Deepika began her career as a model and got noticed when she was awarded the 'Model of the Year' at the Kingfisher Fashion Awards
Before her Bollywood debut Deepika is rumoured to have dated struggling models Nihar Pandya, Upen Patel and Muzzamil Ibrahim
Deepika has been frequently spotted with Kingfisher scion Siddharth Mallya. However, a wiser Deepika is being very discreet about her current relationship
Deepika has been spotted with Mallya Jr at various social events
Over the years, Deepika has modeled for such Indian brand names as Liril, Fiama Di Willis, Close-Up toothpaste and Limca
The Deepika-Ranbir affair was no secret but his alleged infidelity broke her heart
Both confessed their undying love for each other and Deepika also got 'RK' tatooed on her nape
Her father, Prakash Padukone, is a retired badminton player of international repute but she was not too keen on pursuing badminton as a career
Deepika made her Bollywood debut opposite King Khan in Om Shanti Om
Deepika with Akshay Kumar and the rest of the Chandni Chowk to China team
Deepika will soon be seen with actor Saif Ali Khan in Cocktail, their third film together after Love Aajkal and Race 2
Deepika with her Bachna Aae Haseeno co-stars.
Deepika with her father and Soha Ali Khan,
Deepika and Shah Rukh promoting their film Om Shanti Om
Deepika with Om Shanti Om co-stars
Farah Khan actually made Deepika cry on the sets of Om Shanti Om
Deepika and Shahid share a joke at the Apsara awards
Deepika and Farhan Akhtar worked together in Karthik Calling Karthik
Deepika as Vogue's cover girl
Deepika with Bipasha and Minnisha, her Bachna Aye Haseeno co-stars
Deepika looks elegant in a red saree
Padukone was also chosen as the brand ambassador of Kingfisher Airlines and later Levi Strauss
The cosmetics company Maybelline made Deepika its international spokesperson
Deepika was also chosen as the brand ambassador Tissot SA
Deepika tattoos have always made news.
Deepika will soon be paired opposite her ex boyfriend Ranbir and she says it makes her nervous.
Here's wishing Deepika an eventful year ahead on her birthday. (Pic Courtesy: Yogen Shah)