: Her slate for late 2026 includes the action-thriller King , where she reunites with Shah Rukh Khan.

: Starring as Sumathi (SUM-80), she played a pivotal role in this futuristic science-fiction epic alongside and Amitabh Bachchan . A sequel is reportedly in development.

Born on January 5, 1986, in Copenhagen, Denmark, Dipika Padukone began her career as a model at a young age. Her father, Prakash Padukone, was a badminton player, and her mother, Ujjala, was a travel agent. Dipika's early life was marked by frequent moves between India and Denmark, which eventually led her to pursue a career in modeling. She gained recognition after winning the Femina Miss India contest in 2006, which catapulted her into the world of entertainment.