One of the leading Bollywood actresses, Deepika Padukone has turned 40 today, officially marking 19 years in the industry since her debut in Om Shanti Om. Over the years, she has balanced box-office dominance with performances that actually demanded effort. Films like Piku, Padmaavat, Chennai Express, and Gehraiyaan cemented her ability to move between mass appeal and character-driven cinema without losing relevance.
Deepika’s Big Projects, Bigger Intentions
At 40, Deepika isn’t slowing down. Big-ticket projects such as King and Brahmastra: Part Two remain in active discussion, underlining the fact that age has not dented her market value or ambition. In an industry obsessed with novelty, her continued presence in large-scale productions speaks to consistency rather than hype.
The real headline today, however, wasn’t a film announcement. Deepika launched The OnSet Program under her Create With Me platform, choosing impact over optics. The initiative bypasses classroom theory and embeds aspiring writers, editors, and technicians directly into real production environments.
Rooted in her own transition from sports to cinema, the move reflects a belief that talent only survives when given the right arena. While the industry debated her business move, Deepika celebrated the day with fans, as social media turned into a tribute to a star focused on evolution, not reinvention.
