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Deepika Padukone completes 15 years in Bollywood, a look at her milestones

Deepika carved a place for herself not only in the Hindi cinema but also in Hollywood.  She also brought special recognition to India at the global level on several occasions.

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By Sakshi Verma

Actor Shah Rukh Khan’s film Om Shanti Om was released 15 years ago today. With this, Deepika Padukone made her debut and completed 15 years in the entertainment industry. Her beauty and acting prowess as Shanti Priya told the world that she came here to dominate the industry, which she did, gracefully.

Deepika carved a place for herself not only in the Hindi cinema but also in Hollywood.  She also brought special recognition to India at the global level on several occasions.

On the occasion of Deepika Padukone’s 15th anniversary in Bollywood, let’s travel back and look at the proud achievements of the 36-years-old.

The only Indian actor to give 4 back-to-back 100 crore films in a year

Deepika Padukone had a fabulous run in year 2013 when she took over the world with four back-to-back films, which later entered the 100 crores club at the box office. Her year started with Race 2 which earned Rs 161 crores worldwide in January. After winning the world with her bold yet elegant looks, Deepika came with a rather poised and geeky look as she played Naina Talwar in Ayan Mukherjee’s Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani. The film collected Rs 188 cores worldwide in May 2013.

In August, Padukone gave another epic performance with the character of Meenamma Lochini in Rohit Shetty’s film Chennai Express co-starring the one and only, Shah Rukh Khan. The film earned Rs 227 crores worldwide. And when fans typecast the actor, she proved her mettle with Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Ram Leela which collected Rs 204 crores worldwide in November. Deepika also won the Filmfare Award in the best actor-critic category, and also met the love of her life, Ranveer Singh on the set of this film.

Only Indian actor among World’s 10 Most Beautiful Women

Deepika Padukone was recently named the ‘Golden Ratio of Beauty’ by a scientist along with Kim Kardashian, Bella Hadid, Beyoncé, and Ariana Grande for being judged as the world’s most beautiful women.

She was featured in the list as one of the 10 Most Beautiful Women using the Greek technique. Most interestingly, she is the only Indian to feature in this highly coveted Golden Ratio of Beauty list, which applies formulas to determine physical perfection.

India’s biggest global brand ambassador

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Deepika Padukone is the only Indian to be chosen as the global face of luxury brands like Louis Vuitton and Cartier as well as pop culture brands like Levi’s and Adidas.

First Indian actor to be honoured twice by Time Magazine

The global actor joined world leaders including scientists and CEOs, artists and activists, pop stars and politicians as the Time 100 Impact Awardees in 2022. These are some of the leaders who have done exceptional work through their consistent efforts to shape the future of their industry and the world at large.

At the Museum of the Future in Dubai, Deepika Padukone was honoured for her stellar work that has inspired and influenced millions across the world. Interestingly, this makes Deepika Padukone the first Indian actress to be honoured twice by Time Magazine. She was earlier included in Time Magazine’s 100 Most Influential People in the World in 2020.

Part of the Variety International Women’s Impact Report for 2 consecutive years

Through her films and her efforts towards mental health advocacy, Deepika Padukone has impacted the waves of social change. The superstar was honoured by Variety and was the only Indian icon to be a part of the report for 2 consecutive years.

Deepika’s Statue at Madame Tussauds Wax Statue

While many celebrities have been immortalized at Madame Tussauds in London, Deepika Padukone’s statue titled ‘The Statue of Purpose’ has a deeper meaning. She is also the first Indian to have her statue in the A grade section in London. With her statue, Deepika hoped to give people a sense of upliftment and a sense of hope as the statue was made on her real-life avatar and not of a film character. 

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The Sabarmati Report: PM Modi praises film based on Godhra train burning incident, says truth coming out

The Prime Minister’s remarks came in response to an X user who had shared a video of the film’s trailer, which was released on Friday.

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday praised the film ‘The Sabarmati Report’, based on 2002 Godhra train incident, saying the truth is coming to out.

He expressed his thoughts on social media platform X, saying, “Well said. It is good that this truth is emerging, especially in a manner accessible to the general public. A deceptive narrative can only last for so long. Ultimately, the facts will prevail!”

The Prime Minister’s remarks came in response to an X user who had shared a video of the film’s trailer, which was released on Friday.

‘The Sabarmati Report’ focuses on the tragic incident involving the burning of the S-6 coach of the Sabarmati Express near Godhra station in Gujarat on February 27, 2002, resulting in the deaths of 59 Hindu pilgrims returning from Ayodhya. This event ignited widespread riots in Gujarat that year.

Directed by Dheeraj Sarna, the film is produced by Shobha Kapoor, Ektaa R Kapoor, Amul V Mohan, and Anshul Mohan, and features actors Vikrant Massey, Raashii Khanna, and Ridhi Dogra.

In response to PM Modi’s commendation, producer Ekta Kapoor expressed her gratitude, highlighting that his praise provided a significant morale boost for the film’s team. Resharing the Prime Minister’s post, she wrote in Hindi on X: “Respected Prime Minister, thank you very much for your encouraging words about #TheSabarmatiReport. They have invigorated our spirits. Your recognition of #TheSabarmatiReport confirms that we are on the right path. Thank you for your love and support.”

This is not the first instance of PM Modi praising a film. In 2022, he lauded Vivek Agnihotri’s ‘The Kashmir Files’. He stated, “History must be conveyed in the correct context. Books, poetry, literature, and films all play a crucial role in this. You’ve likely heard the discussions surrounding ‘The Kashmir Files’; it has certainly ruffled the feathers of those who champion freedom of expression.” The film depicts the 1990 exodus of Kashmiri Pandits from the Valley and features Anupam Kher, Pallavi Joshi, Mithun Chakraborty, Darshan Kumar, among others.

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Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin praises Sai Pallavi’s film Amaran, says great to bring true stories

The trailer has been released in various languages, with notable personalities such as Nani promoting it in Telugu, Tovino Thomas in Malayalam, Shiva Rajkumar in Kannada, and Aamir Khan in Hindi.

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Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Thursday lauded the team of Amaran including film starrer Sai Pallavi and Sivakarthikeyan as well as director Rajkumar Periasamy for capturing the bravery and dedication of Tamil Nadu army veteran Major Mukund Varadarajan in his film.

The Tamil Nadu Chief Minister said that he watched the film at the invitation of veteran actor Kamal Haasan

“I watched a movie yesterday #amrnnn after accepting the invitation of my artist friend @ikamalhaasan. It’s great to bring true stories to today’s youth in the form of books – as well as movies! Director @Rajkumar_KP, Major Mukund Varadarajan – Tirumiku has emotionally captured the bravery and dedication of Tamil Nadu army veteran Major Mukund Varadarajan. My congratulations to all the crew of Thambi @Siva_Kartikeyan, @Sai_Pallavi92 and #Amaran for portraying the roles of Indu Rebecca Varghese very well! Big Salute to our soldiers who protect the country – Major Mukund Varadarajan who lives in our memory! @RKFI @gvprakash,” Stalin posted on X.

Recently, the creators of Amaran released the film’s trailer, featuring Sivakarthikeyan in the titular role of Major Mukund Varadarajan. The film narrates the compelling story of the decorated soldier who commanded the Indian Army’s 44 Rashtriya Rifles Cheetah Company and made the ultimate sacrifice for his country. Sai Pallavi joins the cast as well, and the film is premiering today.

The trailer opens with a striking statement from an officer to Major Mukund: “You do not choose 44 RR; 44 RR chooses you,” effectively setting the tone for the heroism depicted in the film. It offers glimpses into Major Mukund’s personal life, showcasing his family’s reaction to his choice to join the military and the love story he shares with Indhu, portrayed by Sai Pallavi.

Intense action sequences illustrate Major Mukund, as played by Sivakarthikeyan, in battle, where he resolutely declines a retreat order from his superior, asserting, “I’ll save every life I can and come back, sir.” Indhu expresses her pride, stating, “I am proud of him being an army officer and me being an army wife.” A poignant moment captures Sivakarthikeyan’s character stating, “This is the face of the Indian army,” highlighting his unwavering determination.

Kamal Haasan, one of the film’s producers, shared the trailer on social media, stating, “Leaders seldom choose a trodden path. They create one where there is none and blaze a new trail. #MajorMukundVaradarajan of Tamil Nadu is one such leader. We take pride in telling his story.”

Inspired by the true events chronicled in Shiv Aroor and Rahul Singh’s book “India’s Most Fearless”, Amaran serves as a tribute to a genuine hero. The trailer has been released in various languages, with notable personalities such as Nani promoting it in Telugu, Tovino Thomas in Malayalam, Shiva Rajkumar in Kannada, and Aamir Khan in Hindi.

The trailer concludes on an emotional note, featuring Major Mukund’s daughter asking Indhu, “You told me appa will come for my birthday, will he come?”

Directed by Rajkumar Periasamy and produced by the iconic Kamal Haasan, alongside R. Mahendran and Sony Pictures International Productions, Amaran poignantly tells the story of Major Mukund Varadarajan and his wife Indhu, encapsulating their journey of love, sacrifice, and the profound personal losses encountered during Major Varadarajan’s heroic service to the nation.

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Reshma & Riyaz Gangji Libas closes day 1 with a spectacular finale at the Bombay Times Fashion Week

The finale walk became the talk of the town as the father son designer duo – Riyaz & Aman Gangji stole hearts as they broken into a groovy dance number with Ronit and Soundarya.

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Television megastar Ronit Bose Roy and the vivacious Soundarya Sharma took to the ramp as the showstoppers for Libas. Saundarya was seen wearing a floral pink lehanga from the collection Mastana while Ronit wore an ivory white bandhgala trench coat handcrafted with cut dana work

Television megastar Ronit Bose Roy and the vivacious Soundarya Sharma took to the ramp as the showstoppers for Libas. Saundarya was seen wearing a floral pink lehanga from the collection Mastana while Ronit wore an ivory white bandhgala trench coat handcrafted with cut dana work

The collection personified all things bridal and trousseau. The collection transcends through a palette of pristine whites, softened blacks, and muted gold undertones. The show was a poetic journey of transformation and rediscovery.

Master pieces from the BTFW collection will be on display at the Libas stores at Pedder Road, Mumbai and in Dubai.

The finale walk became the talk of the town as the father son designer duo – Riyaz & Aman Gangji stole hearts as they broken into a groovy dance number with Ronit and Soundarya.

The set of the show was well appreciated by all guests including top bureacrats, bussiness heads, industrial tycoons and socialites from various walks of life.

The VIP lounge saw Aman Gangji play gracious host as it buzzing it with dignitaries and guests enjoying the peppy music and fun vibes. Aman is all set to take the reigns of the multiple businesses that Reshma & Riyaz Gangji have built in the past 3 decades.

All in all the evening was an amazing display of youthful energy by both Father and Son.

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