Deepika Padukone turns 37: Shah Rukh Khan pens adorable birthday post for 'Pathaan' co-star

Deepika Padukone's birthday saw wishes coming from co-star John Abraham too.

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Shah Rukh Khan said he was proud of Deepika Padukone.
Bollywood diva and global fashion icon Deepika Padukone turned 37 on Thursday.

To wish the birthday girl on her special day, the Badshah of Bollywood penned a sweet note for his friend and co-star.

In his tweet, superstar Shah Rukh Khan said he was proud to see how Padukone evolved as an actress in her 15-year-long career.


"To my dearest Deepika Padukone, how you have evolved to own the screen in every avatar possible! Always proud and always wishing for you to scale new heights … Happy birthday … Lots of love," he said alongside Padukone's image from their upcoming movie 'Pathaan'.


Padukone made her Bollywood acting debut with director Farah Khan's 'Om Shanti Om' in 2007, opposite the King Khan of Bollywood. Their on-screen chemistry was widely appreciated, and the duo went on star in movies like 'Chennai Express' (2013) and 'Happy New Year' (2014). They were also seen in an item number 'Love Mera Hit Hit' from the 2009 film 'Billu'.

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The superhit on-screen couple is making a big-bang return with director Siddharth Aanand's 'Pathaan'. The movie is slated for a theatrical release on January 25.

Besides 'Pathaan', SRK-Deepika will also show their sizzling chemistry in director Atlee's 'Jawan'.

Bollywood actor John Abraham, who will play the role of an antagonist in 'Pathaan', also took to social media to wish the diva.

In his birthday post, he called Padukone a 'fierce force of nature'. Wishing on her birthday, Abraham wrote, "Have a super year ahead!"

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The action-packed film is all set to release in three languages - Hindi, Tamil and Telugu.

Last month, 'Pathaan' joined the long line of films to face censor hurdles. The Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) had directed the makers to implement 'changes' in the movie, including its songs, as per the board guidelines.
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CBFC Chairperson Prasoon Joshi had asked production banner Yash Raj Films to submit the revised version of the spy action thriller before its release.

The movie has been battling controversy and calls for a ban after the release of its song 'Besharam Rang' on December 12.
Deepika Padukone Has A Packed Line-Up; Upcoming Movies Include 'Project K', 'Singham Again' & 'Brahmastra 2'
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Deepika Padukone is a busy girl. The birthday girl has a packed schedule with a number of projects.

Deepika Padukone is a busy girl. The birthday girl has a packed schedule with a number of projects.

Set for January 25 release, Deepika Padukone is returning to the big screen after more than a year with superstar Shah Rukh Khan in the highly-anticipated film 'Pathaan'. The superhit on-screen couple will be romancing and performing impressive action scenes in the movie. This will be SRK's first film after the 2018 box-office dud 'Zero'.

Set for January 25 release, Deepika Padukone is returning to the big screen after more than a year with superstar Shah Rukh Khan in the highly-anticipated film 'Pathaan'. The superhit on-screen coupl..
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Recently, the movie ran into some trouble with the censor board, but makers are trying to make relevant edits to release the film. Besides Padukone & SRK, the Siddharth Anand-directorial will also star John Abraham as an antagonist in the action-packed film. It will release in Hindi, Tamil and Telugu languages.

Recently, the movie ran into some trouble with the censor board, but makers are trying to make relevant edits to release the film. Besides Padukone & SRK, the Siddharth Anand-directorial will also st..
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Padukone and SRK will again set the big screen on fire with their appearance in director Atlee’s upcoming project 'Jawan'. According to reports, the 'Piku' star will play SRK’s wife in the action thriller. Slated to be released on June 2, the movie also stars Nayanthara, Vijay Sethupathi and Thalapathy Vijay.

Padukone and SRK will again set the big screen on fire with their appearance in director Atlee’s upcoming project 'Jawan'. According to reports, the 'Piku' star will play SRK’s wife in the action thr..
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All eyes are set on Padukone and Hrithik Roshan-starrer 'Fighter'. Touted as India's first aerial action thriller, it marks the first on-screen collaboration of the Bollywood stars, who will essay the role of Indian Air Force pilots. Also starring Anil Kapoor and Akshay Oberoi, the Siddharth Anand-directorial is all set to hit the theatres on January 25, 2024.

All eyes are set on Padukone and Hrithik Roshan-starrer 'Fighter'. Touted as India's first aerial action thriller, it marks the first on-screen collaboration of the Bollywood stars, who will essay th..
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Padukone will be playing the female lead opposite 'Baahubali' star Prabhas in the futuristic film 'Project K'. Helmed by Nag Ashwin, it is being billed as the most expensive movie ever in Indian cinema. Amitabh Bachchan will also playa significant role in the movie.

Padukone will be playing the female lead opposite 'Baahubali' star Prabhas in the futuristic film 'Project K'. Helmed by Nag Ashwin, it is being billed as the most expensive movie ever in Indian cine..
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Padukone will be seen in the sequel to director Ayan Mukerji's blockbuster 'Brahmastra: Part One - Shiva'. Titled 'Brahmastra: Part Two - Dev', the actress will play role of Amrita, mother of Ranbir Kapoor's character Shiva. The Disney+ Hotstar version of rthe movie showed a glimpse of Padukone in the first part.

Padukone will be seen in the sequel to director Ayan Mukerji's blockbuster 'Brahmastra: Part One - Shiva'. Titled 'Brahmastra: Part Two - Dev', the actress will play role of Amrita, mother of Ranbir ..
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After an adorable portrayal of father-daughter in 'Piku', Padukone and Bachchan Sr will come together for the official Hindi remake of the 2015 film 'The Intern', starring Anne Hathaway and Robert De Niro. The Big B was brought on board to reprise De Niro's role after Rishi Kapoor's sudden demise in April 2020.

After an adorable portrayal of father-daughter in 'Piku', Padukone and Bachchan Sr will come together for the official Hindi remake of the 2015 film 'The Intern', starring Anne Hathaway and Robert De..
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The 'Singham' franchise will see its first female cop, played by Padukone. Helmed by Rohit Shetty, the actress will join Ajay Devgn for 'Singham Again', the third instalment of the super hit cop franchise.

The 'Singham' franchise will see its first female cop, played by Padukone. Helmed by Rohit Shetty, the actress will join Ajay Devgn for 'Singham Again', the third instalment of the super hit cop fran..
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In 'Mahabharata', Padukone will essay the role of Draupadi in the movie that was the announced in 2019. Produced by Madhu Mantena, director Firoz Nadiadwala's mythological magnum opus will also star Akshay Kumar, Ajay Devgn, and Ranveer Singh, among others.

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