Deepika Padukone Birthday Special: Films That Made The Actress
Ever elegant Bollywood actress Deepika Padukone is a B-town queen who has never lost her top slot ever since she set foot in the Hindi film industry. She made her first appearance in a video song with singer Himesh Reshammiya and made her first Bollywood debut in Farah Khan's Om Shanti Om alongside Shahrukh Khan.
The Bollywood diva played stunning roles in some of the biggest commercial hits. The super talented actress not only stepped her foot into Bollywood but also made her Hollywood debut with ‘xXx: Return of Xander Cage’ but her Hindi hit flicks are still her fan's favourites who won’t mind watching her again and again.
Today Deepika Padukone turns 34 and on her special day, we have compiled for you, list of six of her iconic movies in her Bollywood career which made her the most sought-after actress in Bollywood.
1. Om Shanti Om
After appearing in a video song with Himesh Reshammiya, Deepika Padukone made her Bollywood debut in Om Shanti Om which was directed by Farah Khan in the year 2007 alongside none other than Shahrukh Khan. The actress played two different roles in the romantic melodrama and impressed filmmakers, critics, and moviegoers in one go. Her acting skills made her stand out and helped her win the Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut.
2. Yeh Jawani Hai Deewani
Deepika played a nerd as Naina in 'Yeh Jawani Hai Deewani' at the beginning of the film who will later evolve into a diva upon becoming a successful doctor. The chemistry between former real-life couple Ranbir Kapoor and Deepika (Bunny and Naina) worked like magic on the big screen under the direction of Ayan Mukerji in the year 2013. This movie is one of the most loved movies of all the time.
3. Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram-Leela
Deepika Padukone's stunning role of as gun-wielding village girl in her first outing with Sanjay Leela Bhansali ‘Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram-Leela’ in the year 2013 was one of a kind and she nailed it completely. The movie's story was set in the criminal underworld of rural Gujarat. The sizzling chemistry between Deepika and her husband Ranveer Singh was spectacular which gave the film a title as a much watch movie.
4. Chennai Express
Deepika Padukone and Shah Rukh Khan make up for one of the most successful jodis in Bollywood and their second outing together ‘Chennai Express’ after Om Shanti Om. Her traditional, Tamil speaking role of Meenalochni "Meenamma" Azhagusundaram was loved by the audience far and wide. Directed by Rohit Shetty, this film is filled with catchy dialogues and entertaining screenplay which makes audience watch the film again and again.
5. Bajirao Mastani
Deepika Padukone showcased her stunning talent in her second Sanjay Leela Bhansali film ‘Bajirao Mastani’ after Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram-Leela. The diva not just looked stunning and iconic decked up in royal finery attracted her fans as she fought alongside men on the battlefield. A role to die for, Deepika as Mastani won the hearts of the cinema lovers and added another feather to her cap. Her emotional strength in the film made her fans to watch it again and again.
6. Padmavat
Padmaavat was a film that faced multiple delays before release due to many controversies in North India. Deepika was seen playing the role of Rani Padmavati which was extremely impressive. Her iconic role in this movie made her fans go crazy once again. Padmaavat was based on the battle between Rajput king Maharaja Ratan Singh (Shahid Kapoor) and the tyrant ruler Allauddin Khilji (Ranveer Singh). This movie was one of the best movies in Deepika's career which went on to make big bucks at the box-office.
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