Deepika Padukone is one of the most prominent actresses that Bollywood has ever had. Despite being an outsider, she has risen to fame and conquered not only Bollywood but Hollywood as well with her notable roles and impactful acting. She made her debut with the King of Bollywood Shah Rukh Khan with ‘Om Shanti Om’ after which she became unstoppable.
From Bollywood to Hollywood movies, here are some of the boldest roles that Deepika Padukone has played in the span of her career.
‘XXX: Return of Xander Cage’
Deepika Padukone marked her Hollywood debut opposite Vin Diesel with the renowned action thriller movie series XXX’s third instalment, ‘XXX: Return of Xander Cage’. She was seen playing the character of Serena Unger, a lit woman. She performed bold action scenes with complete ease.
‘Cocktail’
One of the roles of a Deepika Padukone starrer movie that broke the generic boundaries of womanhood is ‘Cocktail’. This film released in 2012 journeys us through the lives of three friends Veronika, Meera and Gautam. Veronika is an NRI living in the United Kingdom. She wears whatever she wants and allows herself to not squeeze into the stereotypical feminine qualities.
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‘Piku’
One of the best performances delivered by Deepika Padukone was in the Amitabh Bachchan starrer film ‘Piku’. In this movie, Deepika plays the role of a single Bengali girl in her 30s, living with her father in Delhi. Her portrayal of a strong and independent woman has won many hearts.
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‘Race 2’
Deepika Padukone surprised us with her extreme gorgeousness and charisma when she appeared in ‘Race 2’. Even though she was cast as a supporting character, her role managed to leave a mark on the audience. She was seen doing many action scenes in the film with a bold attitude.
‘Goliyon Ki Rasleela Ram-Leela’
Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh’s ‘Goliyon Ki Rasleela Ram-Leela’ was one of the biggest films of their career. In the movie, both the actors belonged to rival gangster families. Deepika played the role with absolute boldness and seduction, as was required for her character.
Deepika Padukone is known for her versatility. She has played many significant roles in blockbuster movies. These roles prove how great she is at delivering bold roles.