Bajirao Mastani, Padmaavat to Chennai Express: A look at Deepika Padukone's finest performances

Deepika Padukone became a household name in 2007 with her Bollywood debut Om Shanti Om opposite Shah Rukh Khan and since then, there's been no looking back for the actress. Over the years, Deepika has managed to earn herself several national and international accolades in the field of cinema, fashion and philanthropy. Deepika Padukone is the only actress today to have given back-to-back box-office successes with equally memorable performances. As the diva turns a year older on January 5, take a look at some of her finest performances.

Cocktail: Deepika received a lot of appreciation from critics and audiences for her portrayal of Veronica, a spoiled, affluent young woman in need of respect, love, and devotion. Helmed by Homi Adajania, the film was written by Imtiaz Ali and also starred Saif Ali Khan, Diana Penty, Dimple Kapadia and Boman Irani in the lead roles.

Piku: Released in the year 2015 and helmed by Shoojit Sircar, in the film Deepika Padukone portrayed a woman who had to deal with her father's numerous oddities, including his obsession with his bowel motions. 'Piku' is considered Deepika's one of the finest performances. The film also starred actors Amitabh Bachchan and Irrfan Khan in the lead roles.

Bajirao Mastani: Helmed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali, the film was released in the year 2015 and was declared a blockbuster hit. Deepika portrayed the role of Maratha Peshwa Bajirao's second wife Mastani and received a lot of appreciation for his performance in the film. Actor and Deepika's husband Ranveer Singh along with Priyanka Chopra were also a part of the film.

Chennai Express: Directed by Rohit Shetty, the film was a comedy adventure, in which Deepika Padukone played the role of Meenamma and delivered one of the best performances of her career. The film marked Deepika's second collaboration with Shah Rukh Khan after their super hit film 'Om Shanti Om'.

Padmaavat: Directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali, the period action drama film was released in the year in 2018 and also starred Ranveer Singh and Shahid Kapoor in the lead roles. Deepika played the role of Rani Padmaavati, wife of Rajput ruler Maharawal Ratan Singh who were pitted against Mughal emperor Allauddin Khilji (played by Ranveer). The film's climax demonstrates why Deepika is considered among the best actors of her generation.

Chhapaak: Deepika Padukone played the role of an acid attack survivor. The film was based on the life of acid attack survivor Laxmi Aggarwal who runs the organisation Stop Acid Attacks. The actress was paired opposite Vikrant Massey in the film. Chapaak also marked Deepika’s first production venture.