From Sportstar to Rockstar, Deepika Padukone’s life journey is indeed inspiring

Deepika Padukone

Year, 2015 was yet another successful year for DP. Her performance in the films like 'Piku,' 'Tamasha' and 'Bajirao Mastani' is indeed commendable.

Deepika Padukone

With this, Deepika became the most successful Diva of B-town. But it, unfortunately, didn't bring her happiness. Deepika was strong enough to reveal it to the world that she was depressed despite being so successful. The way she fought the depression is indeed an inspirational story. She opened an organisation then, named 'Live, Love, Laugh' to help people fight this mental illness.

Deepika Padukone

Then there was no turning back for her. Later, she appeared in many blockbusters movies like 'Yeh Jawani Hai Deewani,' 'Ram-Leela,' 'Chennai Express,' and more.

Deepika Padukone

Despite a glorious entry, the following years were tough for Deepika. 'Om Shanti Om' was followed by a series of flops like 'Chandni Chowk to China,' 'Lafange Parinde' and more. Then, the year 2012 brought about a change in her career. 2012's Box Office hit 'Cocktail' marked a turning point in Deepika Padukone’s career, earning her critical acclaim and Best Actress nominations at several award ceremonies.

Deepika Padukone

Finally in 2007, Deepika made her debut in Bollywood opposite Shah Rukh Khan in ‘Om Shanti Om’. It was smashing entry indeed and she also won a Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut.

Deepika Padukone

Post this, Deepika received offers for films. But she was not confident enough to take that plunge. She then joined Anupam Kher’s film academy to polish her acting skills.

Deepika Padukone

At the age of 21, Deepika relocated to Mumbai and stayed with her aunt here. She gained wider recognition by featuring in the music video with Himesh Reshammiya in his most famous song song “Naam Hai Tera.”

Deepika Padukone

With this, she then entered the industry of advertisements. This marked the beginning of her acting career. Before becoming a superstar in films Deepika appeared in a lot of commercials. She gained recognition with a television commercials such as of soap Liril, Close-up, Dabur and Limca.

Deepika Padukone

In 2004, Deepika's modelling acreer began under the guidance of Prasad Bidapa, a well-known fashion consultant.

Deepika Padukone

As a child, Deepika was adamant enough to pursue a career in sport but later, change of mind led her into the fashion industry. She then decided to become a model. In an interview, she explained, “I realised that I was playing the game only because it ran in the family. So, I asked my father if I could give up the game and he wasn’t upset at all.”

Deepika Padukone

While concentrating on her education and sports career, Deepika also worked as a child model. At the age of eight, she appeared in a couple of advertising campaigns. Probably, this was the stepping stone of Deepika in the industry.

Deepika Padukone

Being inspired by her father, Deepika always wanted to be a badminton player. During her school days, she represented Karnataka at the state level as a Badminton player. She continued to pursue a career in badminton throughout her school years, and played the sport for national level championships. She also played baseball in a few state level tournaments.

Deepika Padukone

Deepika Padukone who is the daughter of the badminton player Prakash Padukone, was born in Copenhagen, Denmark and raised in Bangalore.