HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEEPIKA PADUKONE: One of the most popular leading ladies in Bollywood today is Deepika Padukone. She has come a long way since her debut as an actress in 2006. The daughter of Indian badminton legend, Prakash Padukone, Deepika turned 38 on January 5.
Deepika began her acting career with the Kannada-language feature Aishwarya (2006) and has since acted in over 35 films to date. She grabbed attention in the 2007 reincarnation drama, Om Shanti Om. Cocktail (2012), Chennai Express (2013), Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram-Leela (2013), Piku (2015) and Padmaavat (2018) brought her many accolades. Below, we take a look at her latest and upcoming movies.
Deepika Padukone’s Latest Movies
Gehraiyaan (2022)
Deepika Padukone impressed fans with her performance in Gehraiyaan, directed by Shakun Batra. The film delves into the impact of past decisions on the current lives of two cousins. Apart from Deepika, the movie also featured Siddhant Chaturvedi, Ananya Panday and Dhairya Karwa, along with Rajat Kapoor and Naseeruddin Shah in key roles.
Brahmastra (2022)
In the first part, Deepika played the character of Amrita, Ranbir Kapoor’s mother. According to reports, she is set to play a major role in the sequel, where her real-life husband, actor Ranveer Singh will join her in Ayan Mukerji’s movie. Her character in the film possesses the power of water, called Jalastra.
Pathaan (2023)
The actress portrayed an ISI agent in the 2023 film. The movie features Shah Rukh Khan and John Abraham in the titular role. The movie also has a cameo by Salman Khan.
Jawan (2023)
Deepika Padukone’s small yet impactful role in the film received praise from fans and fellow celebrities. Despite her cameo appearance, she played an important character as Shah Rukh Khan’s wife in the movie. Directed by Atlee, the film features SRK in the double roles of Vikram Rathore and Azad, and it shattered numerous box office records.
Cirkus (2022)
In Cirkus, Deepika Padukone made a cameo appearance in the song Current Laga Re. The song featured Deepika Padukone grooving alongside her husband and actor Ranveer Singh. Their collaboration in the song received love and appreciation from the audience.
Upcoming Films
Fighter (2024)
Coming in the wake of Top Gun: Maverick’s resounding success is this Indian Air Force (IAF) action drama helmed by WAR and Pathaan director Siddharth Anand. With Bollywood heartthrob Hrithik Roshan in the cockpit, the movie is sure to be a thrill ride. Padukone plays the role of Air Force squadron leader Minal “Minni” Rathore and needless to say, she carries the IAF livery with style. Roshan plays squadron leader Samsher “Patty” Pathania, while Anil Kapoor plays a senior officer in the feature, due for release on January 25.
Kalki 2898 AD (2024)
Telugu superstar Prabhas will play Kalki, the tenth and final incarnation of Vishnu, in this Nag Ashwin directorial, while Kamal Haasan will portray the demon Kali. It’s described as a dystopian science fiction and mythological project. Deepika Padukone’s role hasn’t been revealed yet.
Singham Again (2024)
Deepika Padukone joins the high-octane action and crime drama franchise as Shakti Shetty, the first female police officer in the long-running series. A first look at her character was revealed earlier. In it, Deepika Padukone can be seen in her police uniform, looking fierce and unhinged as she holds some hapless guy at gunpoint.
The Intern Remake
The Piku actress will produce and star in this remake of the eponymous American comedy-drama with Robert De Niro and Anne Hathaway in the lead. Amitabh Bachchan and Padukone are set to essay the desi version of those characters, respectively.
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Deepika Padukone might be a big part of this upcoming globe-trotting adventure by S.S. Rajamouli, starring Mahesh Babu. No concrete announcements have been made yet.
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