Deepika Padukone makes history as the only Bollywood star on “Most Influential Women 2025” list 2025 : Bollywood News

March 17, 20253 Mins Read

Deepika Padukone is undoubtedly the biggest actors in Bollywood, with a distinct global presence. While she dominates the box office with her blockbuster films, she is also a true icon with significant global influence. As an actor, producer, entrepreneur & mental health advocate, Deepika Padukone has balanced areas of responsibility in her life superbly, inspiring women to push beyond self-imposed limits. As she graces the cover of a coveted magazine being the only representative from the entertainment industry as she features as part of ‘Most Influential Women 2025’ power list of 50 leaders, for her contributions to various sectors.

Deepika Padukone makes history as the only Bollywood star on “Most Influential Women 2025” list

The magazine also quotes that ‘Speaking of her as an actor, the performance that instantly comes to mind is Piku — viewers found themselves laughing and crying with Piku throughout the film. Of course, this award-winning actor has starred in over 30 feature films including blockbusters such as

and is India’s highest-grossing female superstar with global box office collections.’

As the first Indian to be signed by luxury fashion houses like Louis Vuitton and Cartier, she set the stage for India’s growing influence on the global stage. Moreover, she has paved the way for other Indian celebrities to follow in her footsteps in the years to come.

In her recent interview, Deepika spoke about her brand investment and said, “If I had to talk about one common factor across all my investments, it would be ‘India first’, which seems to be a trend now, but I have been on this journey for almost a decade. I wish to empower and back Indian brands that represent India at a global level in the truest sense.”

Renowned fashion designer Sabyasachi also mentioned that Deepika is Brand India in many ways. He said, “I have never really used Bollywood on my runway. Deepika was the only exception,” he admitted, adding that this would likely be the first and last time he made such an exception. She represents tradition with contemporary sophistication,” he said, emphasizing that their bond goes beyond just collaboration. “We’ve had a great relationship, personal relationship together, and I truly think in so many ways she represents Brand India.”

This indeed speak volumes of Deepika’s global impact. An entrepreneur, she founded 82°E, a self-care brand launched in 2022. Rooted in her journey, she chose skincare as its foundation— built on her philosophy of embracing simple yet effective rituals that feel most authentic to her. Additionally, she is an investor across sectors from Space Tech and sustainability to consumer goods.

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