From the music video “Naam Hai Tera” in 2005 to the upcoming pan‑Indian magnum opus Raaka in 2027, Deepika Padukone has built a filmography that few actors, male or female, can match. Her box‑office successes include multiple ₹1,000‑crore‑plus global grossers; her awards cabinet is filled with nearly 60 trophies; her songs have crossed billions of views on YouTube; and her interviews consistently spark national conversations.
| Rank | Topic | Context | Why Viral | |------|-------|---------|-----------| | 1 | "I want lots of babies" | 2017 interview with Rajeev Masand | Resurfaced after second pregnancy announcement | | 2 | Imtiaz Ali's "good girl facade" remark | Cocktail casting | Director issued personal apology; Deepika's response won hearts | | 3 | Crush on Arjun Rampal | Om Shanti Om promotional interview (2007) | Honest and charming confession from debut days | | 4 | Bollywood's bias against female superstars | CNBC-TV18 interview | Called out double standards over 8-hour work shifts | | 5 | Math struggles & mental health | Pariksha Pe Charcha 2025 (Feb 2025) | Relatable "We all face stress" moment | From the music video “Naam Hai Tera” in
Having conquered Bollywood, Padukone expanded her horizons globally while continuing to anchor massive domestic historical epics. Hollywood Debut Hollywood Debut Working with Shah Rukh Khan again
Working with Shah Rukh Khan again in Jawan (a cameo that broke the internet) and then headlining Fighter as Squadron Leader Minal "Minni" Rathore. The "Ishq Jaisa Kuch" video from Fighter went viral for the on-screen chemistry and cinematic aerial shots. Directed by Farah Khan and starring alongside Shah
Her Hindi debut remains one of the most legendary introductions in Bollywood history. Directed by Farah Khan and starring alongside Shah Rukh Khan, Deepika played the dual roles of 1970s superstar Shanti Priya and modern-day aspirant Sandhya. The film was a massive commercial success, earning her the Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut. Commercial Growth and Hit-and-Miss Phases
Today, she continues to challenge herself with diverse genres, delivering powerful performances in both commercial and character-driven cinema.
Padukone made her acting debut in this Kannada-language romantic film. The movie performed well commercially, serving as a launchpad for her acting ambitions.