10 Lesser Known Facts about Deepika Padukone

Deepika Padukone Childhood Picture

Deepika Padukone was born in Copenhagen (Denmark) in 1986 to badminton legend Prakash Padukone. Her family moved to Bangalore when she was just 11 months old. Deepika's mother Ujjala is a travel agent.

Deepika Padukone

Deepika Padukone began writing for a lifestyle supplement of one of the daily newspapers in 2009.

Deepika Padukone

Deepika did her schooling from Sophia High School and graduation from Mount Carmel College. By the time she was doing her graduation, modelling offers began coming Deepika's way. She began her career as a full-time model in 2004 under the guidance of ace fashion designer and choreographer Prasad Bidapa. The actress apparently made Rs. 5 crore with the Parachute ad.

Deepika Padukone

Deepika learned acting under Anupam Kher and dance under Shiamak Davar. Her first film was a Kannada flick titled 'Aishwarya'. When Bollywood director Farah Khan first approached Deepika, it was for a movie titled 'Happy New Year'. However, that project was scrapped and Deepika was signed for 'Om Shanti Om'.

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Deepika Padukone has always hit the headlines due to her affairs. Prior to achieving all the stardom, her first boyfriend was Nihar Pandya. It is said that Deepika shared a live-in relationship with him.

Deepika Padukone with Mahendra Singh Dhoni

Then it was Mahendra Singh Dhoni. But he sacrificed his love for his friend Yuvraj Singh.

Deepika Padukone with Yuvraj Singh

Yuvraj Singh's Mother blamed Deepika Padukone for Spoiling her Son's Life.

Deepika Padukone with Siddharth Mallya

Then it was Siddharth Mallya, who apparently gifted her a posh apartment worth Rs. 16 crore at BeauMonde Towers (Prabhadevi, Mumbai).

Deepika Padukone with Ranveer Singh

At present she is going around with Ranveer Singh.

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As a child, Deepika didn’t have too many friends.

Deepika Padukone

Deepika owns three very expensive and stylish cars, out of which one is a BMW.

Deepika Padukone with Shah Rukh Khan

Deepika's first dialogue in Om Shanti Om? "Kutte, kameene! Bhagwan ke liye mujhe chhod de!"

Deepika Padukone with Shah Rukh Khan

The Khan trio is her all time favourite but Shah Rukh Khan holds a special place in her heart.