Bollywood diva Deepika Padukone is celebrating her 38th birthday today. She has been an exceptional actress and charmed audiences with her phenomenal acting skills. From Om Shanti Om to Bajirao Mastani, Deepika has aced every role and ruled over fans’ hearts. On this special occasion, let’s have a look at her top 5 iconic films of all time.
1. Goliyon Ki Rasleela Ram-Leela (2013)
Deepika peaked at her career while entering the Bansali realm and turned out to be a lucky charm. It was also the first time when rumours started sparkling about her dating co-star Ranveer Singh. Directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali, the movie revolves around a romantic action-drama. It centres on a love relationship between a couple, who belong to two rival gangster families.
2. Piku (2015)
Based on a 1960 Satyajit Ray film, Piku is directed by Shoojit Sircar. Deepika played a lead role in the film and was cast alongside Amitabh Bachchan and Irrfan Khan. The story revolves around a young woman living with her father, who is suffering from several illnesses. Piku works as an architect and finds it difficult to cope with her life. As the film proceeds, it showcases the gruesome bond between the father and daughter.
3. Chappak (2020)
Chappak marks Deepika’s debut production venture. It is a biographical film which is based on a true story. The film rightfully showcases how a girl denied proposals from a man who was twice her age. In taking revenge against her, the man threw acid on her and left her deformed. However, she was lucky to survive the attack and came out courageous. The film has helped spread a social message throughout though it couldn’t achieve manageable success at the box-office.
4. Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani (2013)
Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani showcased the beloved on-screen pairing of Ranbir Kapoor and Deepika Padukone. Directed by Ayan Mukerji, the film attained a huge success at the box office and is highly appreciated by the audience. The film resonated with the youthful lives of teenagers and their thrilling experiences. It revolves around Naina, a lonely medical student who falls in love with Kabir (Bunny), her old school friend when they embark on a trip. However, she is not able to express her feelings and after eight years, they meet at a friend’s wedding and things take an interesting turn.
5. Bajirao Mastani (2015)
Bajirao Mastani is a periodical drama directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali. It explored the different spectrums of love and vulnerability that come with it. Ranveer Singh played the heroic role of Bajirao I and Deepika as Mastani. Priyanka Chopra played Bajirao’s wife Kashi Bai. It focuses on Bajirao and his relationship with two of his wives. The film was a huge success and turned out to be one of the masterpieces of Hindi cinema.
We at Business Upturn extend our heartfelt wishes to Deepika Padukone. Celebrating another year of greatness. Happy birthday to the iconic beauty.