Deepika Padukone is one of the most popular figures in the Indian film industry. The diva is celebrating her 39th birthday on Sunday, January 5. Known for her powerful performances, Deepika has delivered many hits since her debut in 2007 with Om Shanti Om. She has starred in many well-known films such as Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani, Chennai Express, Cocktail, Om Shanti Om and Piku, among others. As the actress celebrates her birthday, let’s take a look at some of Deepika’s best films to binge-watch. (Image: Youtube)
Yeh Jawani Hai Deewani: Directed by Ayan Mukerji, Yeh Jawani Hai Deewani stars Ranbir Kapoor, Deepika Padukone, Kalki Koechlin, Kunaal Roy Kapur and Farooq Sheikh. The film highlights the importance of cherishing bonds, finding joy in shared moments and forgiving flaws, inspiring us to live in the moment. Yeh Jawani Hai Deewani is available to watch on Netflix. (Image CNBCTV18.com file)
Bajirao Mastani: Directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali, Bajirao Mastani tells the story of the Maratha Peshwa Bajirao I and his second wife, Mastani. It stars Ranveer Singh, Deepika Padukone and Priyanka Chopra in important roles. This epic historical drama is one of the most popular period dramas of Bollywood. Bajirao Mastani is available to stream on Jio Cinema. (Image X)
Fighter | Fighter is an action drama featuring Hrithik Roshan and Deepika Padukone in lead roles. Set against the backdrop of the Indian Air Force, the Siddharth Anand directorial promises to be a high-octane action spectacle. The film also stars Anil Kapoor, Karan Singh Grover, Akshay Oberoi and others. You can stream it on Netflix. (Image YouTube)
Padmavat: Padmavat is a historical drama directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali. It follows the story of Queen Padmavati, played by Deepika Padukone. It is among the memorable films of her career and was a box office hit, receiving praise for grand visuals and stellar performances. If you have not seen her resplendent avatar from this magnum opus, you can watch it on Prime Video. (Image X)
Tamasha: Directed by Imtiaz Ali, the romantic drama explores the conflict between personal identity and societal expectations. The film features Ranbir Kapoor in the role of Ved and Deepika in the role of Tara. The film received mixed reviews upon its release in 2015, with many praising the performance of Ranbir and Deepika. Tamasha is currently available to stream on Netflix. (Image X)