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Deepika Padukone was born on January 5th 1986 in Copenhagen Denmark. Her father is former Badminton Champion Prakash Padukone and her mother tongue is Konkani. Although her birthplace is Denmark she was brought up mostly in Bangalore, India. She has one sister named Anisha.

Deepika Padukone attended Sapphire High School and was a fairly good student. However her interests in extracurricular activities such as sports, singing and dancing outweighed her interests in Academics. She explains herself as a prankster in high school constantly goofing on her friends. She also says she acted like a tomboy and constantly spoke at the top of her voice. She also maintained a close relationship with her sister and her grandparents.

After finishing high school where she says she was a bit of a class clown, Deepika Padukone attended Mount Carmel College in Bangalore. After a brief stint in college she decided to travel to Mumbai to pursue a career in professional modeling.

Deepika Padukone developed a hereditary interest in Badminton, but in the end was drawn to glamour. During her career in modeling she has made appearances in advertisements for Liril, Close Up Toothpaste and Limca. She also modeled for Maybelline eventually becoming their new international Cover-girl face.

Deepika Padukone won Model of the Year award at the fifth annual Kingfisher Fashion Awards. Shortly after she made and appearing in their 2006 swimsuit calendar. She also went on to win two more awards at the Idea Zee F Awards including Female Model of The Year and Fresh Face of The Year.

Although she has now reached supermodel status, Deepika Padukone has returned to school, studying to get her graduates degree in social science through correspondence.

Deepika Padukone is currently dating her co-star from ‘Bachna Ae Haseeno’, Ranbir Kapoor.

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Priyanka Chopra, Amrita Rao and Deepika Padukone in Verve Magazine Cover Face-Off

Posted on December 11, 2009

These three Bollywood beauties sure know how to rock a cover, but who looks better on the front page of Verve magazine? Take a look at our pics and let us know which one you prefer.

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Deepika Padukone is the New Face of 'Fairness' Cream

Posted on December 08, 2009

Bollywood beauty Deepika Padukone has signed on to become the face of Neutrogena's new "Fairness" cream. Read all about it and check out our pics from the press event here.
 

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Deepika Padukone on 'Asian Woman' Cover

Posted on December 07, 2009

Who better to represent today’s "Asian Woman" than Bollywood beauty Deepika Padukone? Check out the sizzling star’s cool cover here.

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Deepika Padukone in Rumored Romance with Farhan Akhtar

Posted on December 03, 2009

B-town is all abuzz about the latest gossip that Deepika Padukone has dumped Ranbir Kapoor for her "Karthik Calling Karthik" co-star Farhan Akhtar. Read all about the romance rumors here. 

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Deepika Padukone's Classy Covers

Posted on November 11, 2009

Deepika Padukone is one classy chick! And to prove it we have pics of her classy covers on Cosmopolitan and Verve. Check them out here.

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Photos: Deepika Padukone at Sahara Sports Awards

by Author Name on November 10, 2009

Check out our photos of Deepika Padukone at the Sahara Sports Awards held on Monday in Mumbai.

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Deepika Padukone and Ranbir Kapoor Split Up?

by Author Name on November 03, 2009

According to the latest buzz from B-town, Deepika Padukone and Ranbir Kapoor are headed to splitsville. Read all about it here. 

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Deepika Padukone Drops Ranbir Kapoor During Diwali

by Author Name on October 14, 2009

Read all about Deepika Padukone’s Diwali plans – without boyfriend Ranbir Kapoor.

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Deepika Padukone Pretty in Pink on Cosmopolitan Cover

by Author Name on October 09, 2009

Check out a sizzling Deepika Padukone on this month’s cover of Cosmopolitan magazine.

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Priyanka Chopra and Hrithik Roshan Bag Youth Icon Awards

by Author Name on September 30, 2009

Read all about this year’s India Youth Icon Awards held near Delhi last Friday.

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Bollywood's Best Rock the Runway at Lakme Fashion Week

by Author Name on September 23, 2009

Check out some of Bollywood's hottest stars rocking the runway at the 2009 Lakme Fashion Week.

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Which Bollywood Beauty Makes a Better Brand Ambassador?

by Author Name on September 15, 2009

Check out Bollywood beauties Priyanka Chopra and Deepika Padukone as brand ambassadors for Levis.

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Akshay Kumar Finishes Shooting 'Hello India' in London

by Author Name on August 31, 2009

Read about how Akshay Kumar managed to complete shooting for a film that remained unfinished for 12 years.

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Deepika Padukone's Comedy Desires?

by Author Name on August 17, 2009

Read to find out how Deepika Padukone is determined to make her mark on Bollywood by taking on adventurous roles.

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Film Review: Love Aaj Kal

by Author Name on August 01, 2009

Did "Love Aaj Kal" win the audience? Check out what our film critic had to say about this summer's big romantic comedy.

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Akshay Kumar cares for Deepika Padukone during her illness

by Author Name on July 31, 2009

Read on to find out more about Deepika Padukone’s recent illness and how Akshay Kumar helped her back to health.

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Bollywood Babes Don Sexy Saris

by Author Name on July 30, 2009

Check out Bollywood’s hottest women show off their curves in amazing saris.

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Pics: Deepika Padukone in 'Love 4 Ever'

by Author Name on July 24, 2009

Check out pics from Deepika Padukone's Telugu film 'Love 4 Ever'.

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Katrina & Deepika at the LUX Comedy Honors 2009

by Author Name on June 26, 2009

Check out some pics of Katrina Kaif and Deepika Padukone at the LUX Comedy Honors 2009.

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Music Review: Love Aaj Kal

by Author Name on June 26, 2009

Read our music review for the upcoming film "Love Aaj Kal".

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Deepika Padukone's Feelings on Kissing Scenes

by Author Name on June 16, 2009

Turns out the Bollywood actress Deepika Padukone is locking lips with Saif Ali Khan in the film, "Love Aaj Kal," and it has got everyone buzzing. Read the article to find out what she has to say about it.

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Deepika Padukone to be the First Indian on Vogue Latin America!

by Author Name on June 09, 2009

Want to check out a preview of the photos to be featured in Deepika's debut in Latin America's premiere fashion magazine? Click here.

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Deepika Padukone To Star in Corporate Sequel

by Author Name on May 29, 2009

Read about Deepika Padukone's next role in Madhur Bhandarkar's sequel to the critically acclaimed 'Corporate'.

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Deepika Padukone More Gorgeous than Angelina Jolie?

by Author Name on May 27, 2009

Is Bollywood actress, Deepika Padukone more beautiful then Hollywood actress Angelina Jolie? Read to find out which Hollywood director thinks so.

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Deepika Padukone Is Most Searched Desi Celeb on Yahoo

by Author Name on May 15, 2009

Read about how Deepika has now become the most searched Bollywood actress on Yahoo.

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