Updated on: 26 July, 2021 11:32 AM IST |

Sexy Siren: Deepika Padukone

Since then, she is known as the reigning queen of Bollywood and theres no stopping for her!

Of these, Chennai Express made it to the 400 crore league, making Deepika every filmmakers dream star. Winning a million hearts in just six years, Deepika is only here to stay forever.

But it was the year 2013 that catapulted the actress to another level altogether. With 4 releases in the year, all the films crossed the 100 crore mark.

The year 2012 marked a great innings for Dippy. Her work in Saif Ali Khans Cocktail, attained her much acclaim. Not just her on-screen presence and style, Deepikas acting talent was also talked about.

This was followed by a bag of hits and flops that include films like Break Ke Baad, Lafangey Parindey, Khelein Hum Jee Jaan Sey, Aarakshan and Desi Boyz.

A face of some big brands including the international biggies, in 2010, Padukone was seen in Sajid Khans Housefull last alongside Akshay Kumar.

And when Karthik Calling Karthik hit the cinemas, all her fans were taken aback with a leaner, sexier and an even more gorgeous Deepika!

Ranbir and Deepika called it quits soon thereafter. And the actress immersed herself in her job. She locked herself from prying eyes and worked on herself.

Her relationship with Ranbir hit the rocks but the actress didnt let her pain catch the public glare.

In 2009, Deepika played the modern girl in Saif Ali Khans Love Aaj Kal. And while the movie did extremely well, Deepika was dogged with personal problems.

Working hard on her stunts and matching steps with Akshay Kumar, Deepika unveiled a super hot body in Chandni Chowk To China. But completely opposite from her role on screen, the actress took to wearing Indian outfits while promoting the movie. And looked as radiant no matter what she put on. -

That also marked the start of their relationship and Deepika looked gloriously in love on and off the camera

Soon after, she dropped the simple Shantipriya avatar and went on to become the hottie in Siddharth Anands romantic comedy Bachna Ae Haseeno opposite Ranbir Kapoor.

Losing still more weight, the actress donned traditional Indian outfits and wowed audiences with her simple, subdued act.

In 2007, Deepika moved to bigger things. She made her debut with none other than Shah Rukh Khan in Om Shanti Om.

But life had other plans. Acting seemed to come quite naturally to the leggy lass. She first made herself known with an appearance in the in the music video for the song Naam Hai Tera from the independent pop album Aap Kaa Surroor by Himesh Reshammiya.

Her height, well-toned body and perfect skin, made her one of the most talked about faces in the modelling world.

In fact her big call to fame was her continuous presence in the famous Kingfisher Swimsuit calendar.

Deepika moved to Mumbai from Bangalore. And over the years, she has lent her gorgeous looks and to-die-for body to an array of brands like Liril, Dabur Lal powder, Close-Up and Limca.

While in college, Deepika began her modelling career. And it was during one of her modelling stints, that Deepika was spotted and as they say the rest is history!

Actress Deepika Padukone is one of the most wanted actresses in Bollywood at the moment. Big films with huge co-stars have been a part of Deepikas career from day one. And from her first Hindi movie, Om Shanti Om, to her numerous endorsements to her recent releases, Deepika has only gone from good to better to best.