Happy Birthday Deepika Padukone- Here are 10 inspiring and most loved characters played by our Bollywood Queen

Bollywood queen Deepika Padukone, turned a year older today. The actress has been the centre of attention in Bollywood since her debut. Her infectious smile is enough to knock you off your feet. Her beauty, however, is only one aspect of her magnificence. She is also the box-office queen, with several back-to-back hits and a number of films breaking into the Rs 100 crore club. Deepika has come a long way since her debut in Om Shanti Om in 2007, She has developed a large fan base and has become one of the most sought-after actresses by filmmakers over the years. Her versatility is the most important factor in her successful journey. This is evident from the fact that she has played a variety of roles. Some of her characters are both adorable and envious. On her 36th birthday, we bring you a list of characters which are not only powerful and inspiring but also loved by the audience.

1.Veronica Malaney in Cocktail

Deepika Padukone portrayed an easygoing girl in Cocktail. Veronica Malaney, her character, is both bold and emotionally raw. She refers to herself as a "rich bitch" and frequently drinks, but deep down she craves for true love and attention. Veronica simply wants to live her life to the fullest. She would, however, be willing to transform herself for the sake of love. Deepika's character becomes impulsive and mean later in the film. Her negative transformation, on the other hand, makes the audience cry. Deepika did an excellent job portraying the character, which was praised by both the audience and the critics. 

2.Naina Talwar in Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani

Naina Talwar came out as one of the strongest and loved  characters played by the actress till date. She portrayed a shy and nerdy medical student who consistently aced her exams. But deep down, she feels like an outcast.Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani received a lot of praise from critics and was a huge success at the box office. Deepika's chemistry with Ranbir was unrivalled, and the film cemented the actress's place in the industry. 

3. Meenamaa in Chennai Express.

Deepika Padukone portrayed a South Indian girl whose father is a notorious don. Meenamma aka Deepika has a way of wooing you, from her adorable Tamil accent to her way of zipping up Rahul (Shah Rukh Khan) at times. She's adorable and funny, and this deadly combination is something you can't afford to overlook. Chennai Express was a box-office success, and It was undoubtedly Deepika’s one of the most impressive performances.

4.Leela in Goliyon Ki Raasleela... Ram-Leela

Deepika Padukone is one of the few actresses who has had the opportunity to play the lead in a Sanjay Leela Bhansali film not once or twice but thrice . Deepika became a critics' favourite after Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram-Leela, for which she also won several awards. Her facial expressions, dialogue delivery, dance, and desi looks were all well received. Overall, her performance astounded the audience. With this film, the actress demonstrated that she can play a convincing village belle. Her chemistry with Ranveer Singh was also too much to handle.

5. Piku Banerjee in Piku.

Deepika Padukone's leaves no chance to impress the audience with her choice of films, Piku, won many hearts. She played the title character, a Bengali architect living in Delhi. She is a daughter who adores and looks after her widowed father. However, because of his eccentricities, she becomes extremely irritated at times. Deepika did an excellent job portraying the character, which was praised by both audiences and critics. Her performance became a talking point after the film's release. With this film she definitely set a new benchmark for herself.

6. Malti in Chhapaak

Deepika Padukone's most recent film was one of the most anticipated in her career. The story was inspired by the true acid attack victim Laxmi Agarwal. Deepika Padukone portrayed Malti, an acid attack victim, in Ashwini Iyer's Chhapaak (2020), a film about the struggles of acid attack survivors. Critics praised Padukone's performance in the film as one of her best.

7. Mastani in Bajirao Mastani

Deepika Padukone's performance as Mastani in Sanjay Leela Bansali's epic drama Bajirao Mastani (2015) received critical acclaim. The film was also panned by critics. The actress not only won awards but millions of hearts with this role. Priyanka Chopra also played a significant role in the film.

8. Padmavati in Padmaavat

Deepika Padukone's first appearance as Queen evoked a roar from the audience. Padukone's performance in this film received critical acclaim. It is now regarded as one of her most iconic roles.

9. Tara Maheshwari in Tamasha

Even though Tamasha appears to be a film about Ranbir Kapoor's character, it is difficult to ignore Tara, who brought light into the film in her own way. Tara is every girl who seeks adventure in her partner, who falls in love with an idea rather than a person and hopes that the idea will come to life one day. She is every girl who tries to shape herself to fit into an unhappy relationship and convince herself that this is how it should be. She represents everyone who never gives up on the person they love. 

10. Mohini in Happy New Year

She works as a dancer professionally. She doesn't speak English well, but she has a heart of gold. The words that best describe the character, Mohini, are silly, sensitive, overconfident, and beautiful.

Here’s wishing the leading lady of not only Bollywood but our hearts a very happy birthday, we wish the queen more success and happiness and look forward to more inspiring and iconic roles.