: A year of back-to-back hits including the action-thriller Race 2 , the romantic comedy Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani , the action-comedy Chennai Express , and the intense drama Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram-Leela . Critical Acclaim :
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Padukone’s filmography spans diverse genres, including romantic comedies, period dramas, and high-octane action thrillers. : A year of back-to-back hits including the
The year 2012 marked a tectonic shift. Homi Adajania’s Cocktail saw Padukone play Veronica, a wild, chain-smoking, emotionally vulnerable party girl who is neither the traditional virtuous heroine nor the vamp. The film’s popular video—the sultry "Angrezi Beat" and the heart-wrenching "Tum Hi Ho Bandhu" —went viral not just for their music but for Padukone’s raw, modern portrayal. For the first time, audiences were sharing scenes (the airport breakdown, the voicemail confession) as much as songs. Homi Adajania’s Cocktail saw Padukone play Veronica, a
In 2017, she made her Hollywood debut in alongside Vin Diesel. More recently, she has dominated the action genre with massive blockbusters like Pathaan (2023), Jawan (2023), Fighter (2024), and the sci-fi epic Kalki 2898 AD (2024). Popular Videos and Music Hits In 2017, she made her Hollywood debut in