Deepika Padukone

Deepika Padukone is one of the most highly-rated Indian model-turned-actresses who has earned worldwide fame and recognition. Deepika Padukone, who was born in Denmark but raised in India as a child she aspired to play badminton on the level of her father, Prakash Padukone. However, her ambition for a sporting career soon faded when she discovered her true career as a fashion model. Deepika was already establishing herself as a top supermodel being a part of high-profile models' shows for Kingfisher as well as appearing in the Calendar Girl and appeared in a wide range advertising films. It was only natural she would take her next step and launch her career as a film actor. She made her acting debut in the Kannada movie 'Aishwariya. It was her first Hindi film, however, was titled 'Om Shanti Om. It was a film that catapulted her into the limelight. Since then she's established herself among the top actors of Hindi cinema, with spectacular performances in movies like 'Yeh Jawaani Deewani', 'Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram-Leela 'Piku' and 'Bajirao Mastani'. Her Hollywood debut came with the movie xXx Return of XanderCage. She is currently among the most highly-paid actors across the globe.