- By Ridhi Suri
- Fri, 05 Jan 2024 08:07 AM (IST)
- Source:JND
Deepika Padukone Turns 38: The highly acclaimed actress who has made a significant mark in Bollywood and beyond is celebrating her Birthday Today. Born on January 5, 1986, in Copenhagen, Denmark, she was raised in Bangalore, India. She made her Bollywood debut in 2007 with the film 'Om Shanti Om,' opposite Shah Rukh Khan, which instantly propelled her to stardom. Since then, she has delivered numerous successful films, showcasing her versatility and talent across various genres. Deepika Padukone's international recognition expanded when she starred in the Hollywood film 'xXx: Return of Xander Cage' alongside Vin Diesel. Her global influence further solidified with her appearances on various international platforms and her collaborations with renowned brands.
She continues to be a prominent figure in the Indian film industry, admired for her acting skills, style, and contributions both on and off the screen. On her birthday, let's take a look at her upcoming films.
Fighter
Siddharth Anand's action drama features Hrithik Roshan and Deepika Padukone in the leads. The Pathaan actress portrays Air Force squadron leader Minal aka 'Minni' Rathore while Hrithik takes on the role of squadron leader Samsher 'Patty' Pathania, and Anil Kapoor joins as a senior officer. The film is slated to release on January 25. The film also stars Karan Singh Grover, Akshay Oberoi, and Sanjeeda Shaikh.
Singham Again
Actress Deepika Padukone ventures into Rohit Shetty’s cop universe as 'Lady Singham.' The actress in high-energy action and crime drama series as Shakti Shetty is marking the franchise's first female police officer. The initial glimpse of her character showcased in her police attire, exuding intensity and determination as she confronts a person at gunpoint. The film also stars her husband Ranveer Singh.
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The Intern Remake
Deepika is set to both produce and star in the Indian adaptation of a renowned American comedy-drama, originally featuring Robert De Niro and Anne Hathaway in the lead roles. Amitabh Bachchan and Deepika are slated to portray the Indian counterparts of those characters, respectively, in this remake.
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SSMB29
Mahesh Babu's highly anticipated SSMB29 is currently underway, gearing up as an adventurous action-drama under the direction of SS Rajamouli and produced by KL Narayana. Reports indicate that RRR director is keen on having Deepika Padukone join the project. He reportedly plans to approach the actress to present the complete concept of the film soon.