MUMBAI: Deepika Padukone – a dazzling face that launched many products and graced the silver screen with her fabulous performance. Her repertoire as an actress is incomplete without mentioning the iconic songs and dances, she has starred in. In fact, as many know, the recently married actress, was first noticed by her first director Farah Khan in a Himesh Reshammiya music video. On her 32nd birthday, let’s have a look at some of the most iconic songs pictured on the actress.
Ajab Si – Om Shanti Om
Deepika’s introduction song in the film as well as filmdom was noteworthy. A rip off of the life the yesteryear actresses would lead, Ajab Si, sung by KK shows Deepika as Shanti Priya, who steps out of her car in the most poised manner while a smitten SRK stands gaping at her.
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Tere Naina – Chandani Chowk to China
A film that tanked at box office, this romantic song is the only good thing about the movie. Sung by Shankar Mahadevan and Shreya Ghoshal, the song is another blockbuster number of the actress.
Main Lovely Ho Gayi Yaar – Happy New Year
It is a sizzling hot dance number sung by Kanika Kapoor. Again an introduction song in the movie, Deepika looks drop dead gorgeous in this song.
Lungi Dance – Chennai Express
It is a fun and peppy number with Yo Yo Honey Singh will always be remembered for the lyrics and some amazing moves by both the lead actors-Shah Rukh Khan and Deepika Padukone.
Balam Pichkari – Yeh Jawani hai Deewani
A landmark film in her career, Balam Pichkari from the same movie is a Holi anthem for the current generation.
Aahun Aahun – Love Aaj Kal
Sticking to the Punjabi vibe of the movie, this song has the pre-requisite Bhangara moves and tunes and Deepika rocks the song with her dance moves her too.
Angrezi Beat – Cocktail
Deepika’s performance in this movie was appreciated by one and all. This song is a summary of her character. Abandonment and carefree attitude coupled with glamour, the personality of Veronica is well explained in this Punjabi song.
Nagada sang Dhol – Goliyon Ki RaasLeela
A film that is considered to be a turning point in her life, Goliyon Ki Raasleela has some of the best songs of her life too. Nagada Sang Dhol Baje is loosely based on Gujarat and Rajasthani folk music and Deepika has owned it by her lethal dancing skills.
Deewani Mastani – Bajirao Mastani
This song is poetry in motion. Grace, dignity and poise altogether can be seen in Deepika’s performance in Deewani Mastani.
Ghoomar – Padmavaat
It is the best film released of Deepika till now, Padmavaat, will also been known as the most controversial movie starring her till now. This song was the crux of the battle as the Rajputs demanded that the mid-riff of Queen Padmavati played by Deepika be hidden. Controversy apart, her carriage as a Rajput Queen dancing on the traditional music is unmistakable. Shreya Ghoshal’s voice is befitting for her face too.
