Deepika Padukone
Many people know Deepika Padukone as an actress but may not know she is a very powerful woman, a good motivational speaker and doing many free services to the poor and needy.
I didn’t know this fact, but YouTube helped me to find her inspiring videos and I am really happy to know more about her.
Don’t miss to watch the videos to know her real story in the inspirational talk and interview about the battle with Depression. Her quotes are also very inspiring.
“I am someone who can’t hold on to negativity or hold on to grudges. I might feel something at a certain point, but I get tired after that. I don’t carry it with me. I forgive and forget very easily, and that’s the only way to be happy and peaceful.” Deepika Padukone
About Deepika Padukone
Deepika Padukone is an Indian film actress. She features in listings of the nation’s most popular personalities. She won many awards in Hindi films including three Filmfare awards. She is popularly known for her work in films like Ramlila, Bajirao Mastani, Piku, Om Shanti Om among others.
“I was born in Copenhagen, and when I was a year old, we moved to Bangalore. I was always a shy person and was happy with just a few friends and that came from my own social awkwardness. I did not know how to make conversations.” Deepika Padukone
Education and Career
She was educated at Bangalore’s Sophia High School and completed her pre-university education at Mount Carmel College.
“I think for everything that people say about me as a person today – whether it’s about being disciplined and grounded or whatever – I think a lot of it is a credit to my father, who has been a massive influence in my life both professionally and personally.” Deepika Padukone
While concentrating on her education and sporting career, Padukone also worked as a child model.
Padukone gained recognition with a television commercial for the soap Liril and modelled for various other brands and products.
In 2005, she made her runway debut at the Lakme Fashion Week for designer Suneet Varma and won the “Model of the Year” award.
Deepika Padukone learned the Japanese martial art form of jujutsu and performed her stunts without the use of a body double.
Deepika Padukone established herself as a leading actress of contemporary Hindi Cinema.
“People talk about physical fitness, but mental health is equally important. I see people suffering, and their families feel a sense of shame about it, which doesn’t help. One needs support and understanding. I am now working on an initiative to create awareness about anxiety and depression and help people.” Deepika Padukone
Writer
In addition to acting, Deepika Padukone has written opinion columns and has been involved in women’s health and fitness magazines.
She has also supported charitable organisations and has performed for stage shows.
“I feel ups and downs are a part of one’s career, and this totally depends on how you take it. You can either be knocked down by the negative things, or you can take it in a positive way and learn from it.” Deepika Padukone
Deepika Padukone 10 Rules For Success
- Believe In Yourself
- Work Hard
- Stay Hungry
- Be Your Own Individual
- Be Willing To Commit
- Do What You Love
- Be Prepared To Make Sacrifices
- Challenge Yourself
- Define Success For Yourself
- Have Fun
“Being sad and being depressed are two different things. Also, people going through depression don’t look so, while someone sad will look sad. The most common reaction is, ‘How can you be depressed? You have everything going for you. You are the supposed number one heroine and have a plush home, car, movies… What else do you want?’ ” Deepika Padukone
Watch the video to learn how to improve our lives by analyzing our take on Deepika’s rules for success.
“Of course! It takes a lot of strength to mend a broken heart. Channelising energies into your work helps, but also to be able to accept situations for what they are instead of questioning them helps immensely.” Deepika Padukone
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Deepika Padukone talks about her battle with Depression and her thought behind the initiative ‘The Live Love Laugh Foundation’.
”We know those going through depression, anxiety or stress want to have a deeper understanding of themselves. They want to feel reassured that there’s help. The Live Love Laugh Foundation is that common platform where everyone can get comprehensive knowledge, connect with professionals, and find comfort knowing that they’re not alone. There is genuine help.”
Deepika Padukone, Founder, The Live Love Laugh Foundation Visit this site and get happiness.
“It’s good to be slightly ambitious, but I believe one shouldn’t be too calculative. It’s good to be on the edge, but I have never followed my mind. I have always followed my heart. And it has yielded the right results.” Deepika Padukone
I used to cry, feel empty for weeks – Deepika Padukone
I used to cry, feel empty for weeks, says Deepika Padukone while talking about her fight against Depression. Click To TweetThe Yeh Jawani Hai Deewani actress has launched her own foundation against Depression. It is called Live Love Laugh. The site will help in counselling and will cater to various other needs of people suffering from depression.
“There is a strong side to me, that is of a homemaker. I look forward to spending time at home in the evenings, cooking a meal, chatting with my parents and inviting friends over.” Deepika Padukone
Live Love Laugh Launch
Deepika Padukone In Tears While Talking About Depression.
Bollywood actress Deepika Padukone’s experience about her facing Depression will surely leave you teary-eyed.
She launched her ‘Live Love Laugh’ foundation dedicated to addressing the issue of mental health on the occasion of World Mental Health Day on October 10, 2015.
She spoke about her depression story with renowned Indian journalist Barkha Dutt. Watch this video to know more.
I meditate. I breathe out what I can't control and focus on the positives. Deepika Padukone Click To Tweet
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“I think for everything that people say about me as a person today – whether it’s about being disciplined and grounded or whatever – I think a lot of it is a credit to my father, who has been a massive influence in my life both professionally and personally.” Deepika Padukone
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