Happy Birthday Deepika Padukone: 10 powerful quotes by the diva that prove she's an ultimate queen

Call her leggy lass or by any name you want to, Deepika Padukone is achieving the heights that she has set for herself. She started her journey from the Badminton courts. Then, this conservative and an introvert girl entered the glamour industry with modelling and her struggle was no different than others. Later, Ms. Padukone made her big Bollywood debut with none other than Shah Rukh Khan in Om Shanti Om (2007).

Deepika was appreciated for her performance in the film and remember how her style of waving her hand suddenly became the 'it' thing and lot of girls started copying that move!? Well, what an entry in the showbiz industry! The film even earned her a Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut. 

Over the years, she has never failed to surprise us with her acts in films like Yeh Jawani Hai Deewani, Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram-Leela or Bajirao Mastani. 

Deepika has now made our country proud in the West as she is all set to showcase her talent in her Hollywood debut, XXX: The Return of Xander Cage opposite Vin Diesel. Fans are eagerly waiting for the film to hit the screens. Not just her acting skills, Deepika has also made news for her fashion sense. Everything about the diva is in news, but what's inspiring is that how she handles this big platter of success. 

For Deepika, it was not just about the success, she had her own share of downs in life too. Wasn't it difficult to open up on her depression and accept it on the national TV? But, without any fear, she did open her heart out and tears rolled down her cheeks. 

She has that aura of being a dignified and powerful woman which makes her stand out even in the crowd. 

Despite being so successful, the actor has never shied away in putting out her opinions and on her 31st birthday, we take a look at the 10 powerful quotes by the diva that prove she's the ultimate queen of Bollywood.