Back in 2007, when Deepika Padukone made her film debut opposite Shah Rukh Khan in Om Shanti Om, we all knew she was here to reign over hearts. And since then, in a very short span of her career, she has proved us right with astonishing performances in versatile roles across genres. From hit romcoms like Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani, Tamasha and Cocktail to period dramas like Bajirao Mastani and Padmaavat and raw, grounded roles in films like Piku and biographical film like Chhapaak, she has consistently impressed audiences with her versatility and honesty. She also redefined the action heroine trope in Bollywood with her lead role in YRF’s spy-universe blockbuster Pathaan and a powerful cameo in Jawan.

In an industry long dominated by men, where pay gaps persist and narratives often centre ar

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