Deepika Padukone Net Worth
Deepika Padukone is one of the most successful and the highest paid actresses in Bollywood. She churns out box office hits year after year and has the ability to mold herself into every character she portrays. In 2018, Deepika followed in Priyanka Chopra’s footsteps and took the yellow brick road to Hollywood, and bagged a role opposite Vin Deisel. In 2019 she was invited to the prestigious Met Gala and has graced the red carpets at the Cannes film festival with her daring looks. Do you want to know what is Deepika Padukone Net Worth in 2019? Keep on reading…
| Name: | Deepika Padukone |
|---|---|
| Age: | 38 |
| Born: | 01/05/1986 |
| Country: | India |
| Profession: | Actor, Model |
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Deepika Padukone’s Early Life
Раdukоnе іѕ the eldest daughter of professional badminton рlауеr Рrаkаѕh Раdukоnе, and Uјјаlа, а travel аgеnt. The actress wаѕ born in Denmark on 5th Јаnuаrу 1986, which makes Deepika Padukone 33 years old. A year after she was born, her fаmіlу moved to Ваngаlоrе, India. While in Bangalore the Bollywood actress went to Ѕорhіа Ніgh Ѕсhооl.
After she finished high school she enrolled in Моunt Саrmеl Соllеgе and went on to join Іndіrа Gаndhі National Ореn Unіvеrѕіtу where she completed her Васhеlоr of Аrtѕ dеgrее іn Ѕосіоlоgу. While doing her Bachelors she started a successful career in modeling. Lucrative modeling opportunities forced her to quit studying because she wanted to concentrate on making it big as a model.
Start of Deepika Padukone’s Bollywood Career
When Deepika was still a child, she had always aspired to follow in her fathers’ footsteps and become a professional badminton player. When the actress entered her tenth standard in Sophia High School, she decided to accept a modeling job, and the rest, as they say, is history. Padukone started appearing in television and print ads across India, and that is when she caught the eye of Farah Khan.
Padukone made her Bollywood debut in Om Shanti Om co-starring Shahrukh Khan. Om Shanti Om was also Farah Khan directorial debut, and the success of the film took everyone by surprise, especially when it became the highest grosser of 2017. Deepika earned Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut for her breakout role.
Enamored by her talent and beauty, Yash Raj Productions signed her for Bachna Ae Haseeno in which she starred opposite Ranbir Kapoor. The film proved to be super successful at the box office, and during the press tour, many started speculating the two co-stars were in a relationship.
Between 2010 and 2011 the Bollywood star struggled at churning out a hit movie. This is also the time when she started battling with depression, something which she has been vocal about. She finally caught a break in 2012 when she appeared in the movie Cocktail starring Saif Ali Khan, which did very well at the box office. This was a turning point in her career, and she produced one hit after another.
She went on to star in the multi-starrer, thriller Race 2, which went on to become the fourth highest grossing movie of 2013. Since then, Padukone has gone on to become the highest paid actress in the industry. The actress has starred in super successful blockbusters such as Bajirao Mastani, Yeh Jawaani Hai Dewaani, Chennai Express, Tamasha, and Padmavati. There are a number of successful indie films under her belt as well, like, Piku, Karthik Calling Karthik and Finding Fanny.
The talented star has had the rare privilege of experiencing box office success and being lauded by critics. Also, the performance of her movies did not rely on her co-stars.
Road To Hollywood
In 2016 Deepika was determined to name for herself in Hollywood. The superstar went to a few auditions and left people like Vin Diesel and director DJ Caruso in awe. Padukone made her Hollywood debut as one of Vin Diesel’s love interests in XXX: Return of Xander Cage in January 2017.
Even though the movie may not have been a money spinner at the worldwide box office, however, it did put Deepika on the international forefront. Fans and critics praised the actor for speaking in ‘Indian English’ rather than borrowing an accent from the West for her Hollywood debut.
Her Battle With Depression & Making A Change
In 2010-11, Deepika experienced a dip in both her personal and professional life. She broke up with her then-boyfriend Ranbir Kapoor, and her films were getting mixed reviews. Many actors use the dreaded D-word when they’re going through a rough patch, for Deepika; however, it was at a completely different level.
In 2014, the actress spoke at a session at the India Today Conclave. The session was called ‘Being Number One’. Her entrance left quite an imprint on the minds of the audience who’d seen her there: Standing tall in high heels and white dress, and eloquent as ever, was Deepika Padukone. She talked in detail about how she kept her feet on the ground despite her fame and success, and how she was grateful to her parents for being there for her. Back then, little did the world know what was going on behind that, awe-inspiring demeanor of this superstar.
In January 2015, Padukone revealed that she was battling with depression. She opened up about battling depression and anxiety and taking medication and clinical counseling during the same time when she was speaking to the world about being number one.
Later, the stunning actress established an institution to help other people battling mental health issues. The reason for opening a mental health center for people was that she didn’t want anyone else to struggle the way she had.
Deepika Padukone’s Personal Life
With her beauty and charm, it is no surprise that actors and professional athletes all tried their best to woo her. Deepika Padukone has dated cricketers M.S Dhoni and Yuvraj Singh. After breaking up with Yuvraj, she started dating Ranbir Kapoor, which didn’t last for very long either, although the two have remained friends. Padukone went on to date the handsome Muzamil Ibrahim, and their relationship wasn’t destined to last very long.
Then entered the Ram to her Leela, Ranveer Singh. Deepika and Ranveer met and starred on the set of Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram-Leela, which is a Bollywood adaption of Romeo and Juliet. Even though the movie had a tragic ending, their love story flourished and resulted in a happy ending.
After six years of courtship, the two tied the knot at Lake Como, Italy, on 14th and 15th November 2018. After a destination wedding, they had receptions in India as well.
Endorsements
The actress has endorsed brands like Coco-Cola, Kingfisher, Asian Paints, L’Oréal Paris, Nescafe, Yamaha, Maybelline, and many others. She has also signed deals with international designers as well ever since her Hollywood debut, which significantly contributes to Deepika Padukone’s net worth.
Achievements
She is the highest paid actress in Bollywood and is the only woman to feature in the top 10 richest Indian celebrities. In 2018 Time Magazine listed her as one of the world’s most influential people. Deepika has won 44 of the most prominent awards in the Indian film industry in the course of her career.
Deepika Padukone Net Worth 2019
As of now, Deepika Padukone net worth 2019 is said to be around $14 million. The main sources of her fortune result from films and brand endorsements. Her net worth has been on the rise ever since she entered Hollywood and starred opposite Vin Diesel. Hollywood has embraced her and featured her on the cover of countless magazines, including Vogue. She is said to be the highest paid actress in Bollywood right now.
