Deepika Padukone photographed at a movie screening in Mumbai.
Mumbai:
Deepika Padukone, who has once again proved to be a talented actress with her portrayal of Mastani in Sanjay Leela Bhansali's film
Bajirao Mastani, turned 30 on January 5. The actress has received birthday wishes galore from her friends and colleagues in the Bollywood fraternity.
Celebrities like Rishi Kapoor and Riteish Deshmukh have wished the
Piku actress a year full of luck and happiness. (Also Read:
Deepika's Mastani is Bhansali's 'Favourite' Character in Bajirao)
Deepika, who is the daughter of former badminton champion Prakash Padukone, made her acting debut in 2006 as a pivotal character in the Kannada film
Aishwarya. She then portrayed a double-role in her first Bollywood release
Om Shanti Om, which helped her win a Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut.
2012 box office hit
Cocktail marked a turning point in her career. Her other films include
Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani,
Chennai Express and
Happy New Year. She was also lauded for her performances in the tragic romances
Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram-Leela and
Bajirao Mastani.
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