Personal Profile (Personal Biography)

Date of Birth (Birthday):  January 5, 1986

Zodiac Sign: Capricorn

Birthplace: Copenhagen, Denmark

Height: 5 ft 9 inches

Education: Sophia High School and Mount Carmel College in Bangalore

Hobbies: Music, eating, sleeping, watching movies

Family Background

Father's Name:  Prakash Padukone

Mother's Name:  Ujjala Padukone

Sister:  Anisha

Favorites

Actors: Shah Rukh Khan and Aamir Khan

Actresses: Rani Mukherjee, Preity Zinta and Sushmita Sen

Movies: Dil and Devdas

Holiday Spot: French Riviera

Cuisine: Thai

Perfume: Escada

Drink: Nimbu Paani

Dress: Saree

Awards

» Filmfare Best Female Debut Award

» Filmfare Best Actress nomination

» 'Model of the Year' for 5th annual Kingfisher Fashion Awards

» Playboy magazine cover winner

» Chosen a model for Kingfisher swimsuit calendar for 2006

» Won two trophies at the Idea Zee F Awards - Female Model of the Year - (Commercial Assignments) and Fresh Face of the Year

» Brand ambassador of Kingfisher Airlines, Levi Strauss and Tissot SA.

Modelling

Liril, Dabur Lal powder, Close-Up toothpaste, Limca, brand ambassadorship of the Jewels of India an annual jewellery exhibition

Acting

Debut ffilm: Aishwarya (a Kannada movie)

Debut hindi film: Om Shanti Om opposite Shah Rukh Khan

Upcoming films: Chandni Chowk To China, Bachna Ae Haseenon

Interesting Facts

» Deepika is a very good player of badminton.

» Deepika has received formal training in Bharatnatyam, a classical style of dancing.