Deepika Padukone is one of the highest-paid actresses in India and is considered one of the country’s most popular and attractive celebrities. Deepika made her acting debut in the 2006 Kannada film Aishwarya and later gained widespread recognition for her role in the 2007 blockbuster film Om Shanti Om, opposite Shah Rukh Khan. Born on January 5, 1986 in Copenhagen, Denmark, Deepika is the daughter of a former professional badminton player Prakash Padukone.

After her appearance opposite SRK, she has appeared in several successful films, including Padmaavat, Cocktail, Bajirao Mastani and Piku. Celebrating her 38th birthday today, let us take a look at some of her upcoming projects.

Fighter

Helmed by Siddharth Anand, Fighter is an aerial action film starring Deepika Padukone as Squadron Leader Minal “Minni” Rathore, Hrithik Roshan as Squadron Leader Shamsher “Patty” Pathania and Anil Kapoor as Group Captain Rakesh Jai “Rocky” Singh. The film also stars Karan Singh Grover, Akshay Oberoi, Sanjeeda Sheikh and Talat Aziz. The film is slated to hit the cinemas on January 25, 2024 coinciding with Republic Day.

Kalki 2898 AD

Starring an ensemble cast featuring Prabhas, Amitabh Bachchan, Kamal Haasan, Deepika Padukone and Disha Patani, Kalki 2898 AD is a science fiction dystopian film written and directed by Nag Ashwin and produced by C. Aswani Dutt of Vyjayanthi Movies. The film was announced under the working title of Project K and is considered the most expensive Indian film ever made.

Singham Again

Deepika will take on the roles of producer and lead actor in the upcoming remake of the American comedy-drama of the same name, which originally starred Robert De Niro and Anne Hathaway. Amitabh Bachchan and Deepika are confirmed to portray the Indian version of those characters.

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Rajasthan’s new Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma has taken charge of eight portfolios including Home as the state government finalised who will handle what responsibilities in the new BJP regime.

Most of the leaders are first-time ministers. The portfolios announcement also comes 15 days after the new BJP government was formed after unseating the Congress.

There is speculation the BJP went through the list of responsibilities to be given carefully, which is why it took this long to make the much-awaited announcement.

Deputy Chief Minister Diya Kumari, who belongs to the erstwhile royal family of Jaipur, is in charge of Finance, Tourism and Public Works Department (PWD). Ms Kumar represents the Vidhyadhar Nagar seat. During the election, she had said it was quite obvious the public would vote out the “corrupt” Congress government and support her party.

She is the granddaughter of Man Singh II, the last ruling maharaja of the princely state of Jaipur. Her appeal for votes was made as a “daughter of Jaipur” and the “princess who walks on the streets”.

The other Deputy Chief Minister Prem Chand Bairwa has been given six portfolios to handle, which includes Education, Transport, and Ayurveda.

Rajyavardhan Rathore, the MLA from Jhotwara, is the Industries Minister.

“It is the responsibility of the officers, employees and all of us to serve the people of Rajasthan. The Constitution also says that whatever responsibility you have, fulfil it properly… These five years are very important for Rajasthan,” Mr Rathore said in Jaipur, news agency ANI reported.

Gajendra Singh Khimsar has been appointed Health Minister.

Madan Dilawar, the MLA from Kota who also works very closely with the BJP’s ideological mentor Rashtriya Swayansevak Sangh (RSS), will handle Education.

On Deepika Padukone’s 38th birthday, the team behind the upcoming film Fighter shared a delightful behind-the-scenes glimpse on Instagram. The video showcased moments from the sets, featuring Deepika who plays Minni in the film. 

It included scenes from the songs Ishq Jaisa Kuch and Sher Khul Gaye, as well as shots of Deepika in a flying suit. The video captured her camaraderie with the Fighter squad, highlighting the fun they had during filming. The post wished Deepika a happy birthday, celebrating her as a fearless and fiery fighter. 

Recently, the film’s teaser, featuring Hrithik Roshan, Deepika Padukone, and Anil Kapoor in lead roles, received an overwhelming response. It showcased aerial stunts, a party track, and even a passionate kiss between Hrithik and Deepika. 

Recently, the film’s teaser, featuring Hrithik Roshan, Deepika Padukone, and Anil Kapoor in lead roles, received an overwhelming response. It showcased aerial stunts, a party track, and even a passionate kiss between Hrithik and Deepika. 

Directed by Siddharth Anand, Fighter was shot at Indian air bases using real fighter planes. The film is scheduled to release on January 25. Additionally, Deepika is set to appear in Kalki 2898 AD opposite Prabhas, The Intern alongside Amitabh Bachchan, and Singham Again.