Padukone was born on 5 January 1986 in Copenhagen, Denmark, to Konkani-speaking Indian parents. Her father, Prakash Padukone, … ਹੋਰ ਦੇਖੋ

In addition to acting, Padukone has written opinion columns and has been involved with women's health and fitness magazines. She … ਹੋਰ ਦੇਖੋ

Padukone has also been outspoken on issues such as feminism and has said, "New feminism isn't about being aggressive; it's about reaching the top yet being soft. It's about being you – feminine, strong and full of will power." In a 2015 interview, … ਹੋਰ ਦੇਖੋ

Film breakthrough and career struggles (2006–2011)
Padukone made her acting debut with Aishwarya ਹੋਰ ਦੇਖੋ

Padukone shares a close bond with her family, and visits them regularly in her hometown of Bangalore. She lives in Prabhadevi, a neighbourhood in Mumbai, and has admitted … ਹੋਰ ਦੇਖੋ

The journalist Vir Sanghvi, in 2013, described Padukone as "strong, someone who makes up her own mind, [and] has motivation within herself." She is particularly known … ਹੋਰ ਦੇਖੋ

Padukone has been the recipient of three Filmfare Awards from 10 nominations: Best Female Debut for Om Shanti Om (2007), and two Best Actress awards for Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram-Leela (2013) and Piku (2015). ਹੋਰ ਦੇਖੋ