From Bollywood Icon to Business Mogul: Deepika Padukone Redefines Success on a Global Scale
Deepika Padukone, one of India’s most celebrated actresses, has once again proved her global influence by gracing the cover of The CEO Magazine. Recognized for her exceptional talent in cinema and her entrepreneurial ventures, Padukone’s feature highlights her journey of breaking barriers and shaping a global brand that extends beyond the silver screen.
The magazine aptly describes her transformation: “From shining film star to bold entrepreneur, Deepika Padukone tells The CEO Magazine how she is stepping beyond cinema to build businesses, break down stigmas and empower India on the global stage.”
Sharing the cover on her social media, Padukone expressed her gratitude, stating, “Thank you @theceomagazineglobal for capturing my entrepreneurial journey and beyond…💫 As for the track, isn’t it the one on everyone’s mind?💥” The tagline, “The Indian Actress Breaking Down Barriers While Building a Global Brand,” perfectly encapsulates her journey of expanding into new frontiers.
In an in-depth interview, Padukone credited her success to key values: “Discipline, dedication, determination, and patience,” she emphasized. “Especially in the fast-paced world that we live in now, people seem to want instant gratification, and everything has to happen now.”
While Bollywood remains her primary passion, Padukone has ventured into diverse arenas, from brand endorsements to entrepreneurship. She reiterated her commitment to cinema, stating, “The movies will always happen because they are what makes all this possible, so I’ll continue to nurture that. That’s what empowers me to do all of the other work that I do. I’ve been very lucky like that, to be able to balance it all.”
Beyond cinema, Padukone has been a strong advocate for mental health awareness. She founded The Live Laugh Love Foundation (LLL), which focuses on reducing the stigma surrounding mental illness and increasing access to affordable mental healthcare in India. As the foundation celebrates its 10th anniversary, it is now led by her sister, Anisha Padukone, a former member of the World Economic Forum’s Global Future Council for Mental Health.
Recently embracing motherhood, Padukone made a stunning comeback by opening the 25th-anniversary show for renowned designer Sabyasachi and attending Cartier’s 25th-anniversary event in Dubai. These appearances reaffirm her global recognition and ever-growing influence on the international stage.
