Deepika Padukone - Model, Actress, Naam Hai Tera, Aap Kaa Surroor, Aishwarya, Om Shanti Om, Bachna Ae Haseeno, Chandni Chowk To China, bollywood, Billo Barber, picture, favorites

Name

Deepika Padukone

Date of Birth

January 5, 1986

Music for Sleep And Relaxation

The Concert - Dr.M.Balamurali Krishna

Vedic Mantras to improve education and memory

Birth Place

Copenhagen, Denmark

Nationality

Indian

Profession

Supermodel, Actress

Mother Tongue

Tulu

Family

Father: Prakash Padukone
Mother: Ujjala
Sister: Anisha

Education

School: Sophia High School
College: Mount Carmel College

Debut

* Kannada: Aishwarya
* Hindi : Om Shanti Om

Model

Liril, Dabur Lal powder, Close-up toothpaste, Limca, Maybelline

Padukones'

* Her father Prakash Padukone is a Badminton champion and taught her discipline, determination and dedication.
* Grandfather Padukone was the Secretary of the Mysore Badminton Association.

Loves to play

basketball, tennis, throw ball and baseball.

Hobbies

Music, eating, sleeping, watching movies.

Favourites

* Actors - Aamir Khan and Shah Rukh Khan
* Actresses - Rani Mukherjee, Preity Zinta, Sushmita Sen
* Tourist spot: The French Riviera
* Food: Thai
* Drink: Nimbu Pani
* Perfume: Escada
* Fashion Designer: Manish Malhotra and Tarun Tahiliani
* Choreographer: Alison Kanuga
* Fashion Photographer:Atul Kasbekar
* Books: Little Women and the Kite Runner

Languages Known

Tulu, Kannada, Hindi, English

Belief

Believes in prayers

Coaches

Acting: Anupam Kher
Fitness: Pia

Discovered by

Anila Anand

Role Model

Madhu Sapre

Awards

* Society 'Young Achievers Award' (2004)

* Kingfisher Award for 'Model of the Year' (2004, 2005)

* Elle's 'Model of the Year'

* Lions International Gold Award (2007) 'Best Actress Award'

* Star Gold Sabsey Favourite Kaun (2008) 'Best Newcomer'

* The Hindustan Times Cafe Awards (2007) 'Best Newcomer'

* Reebok Zoom Glam Awards (2008) 'Best Newcomer'

* Nokia 14th Annual Star Screen Awards (2008) 'Best Newcomer'

* Nokia 14th Annual Star Screen Awards (2008) 'Best Jodi' (SRK)

* Filmfare Awards (2008) 'Best Debut'

* Filmfare Awards (2008) 'Face of the Year Award'

* 5th Annual Central European Bollywood Awards (ACEB) 'Best Newcomer'

* Sunsilk Apsara Producers Guild Awards (2008) 'Best Newcomer'

* Zee Cine Awards (2008) 'Best Debut'

* IFFA Awards (2008) 'Best Debut'

Residence

Bandra, Mumbai