How Deepika Padukone is cashing in on 2022: from the Bollywood star’s Cannes fashion looks, judging duties and viral Ghoomar performance, to lucrative new deals with Louis Vuitton and Adidas

May 20 , 2022

Indian actress and member of the Jury of the Official Selection Deepika Padukone at the 75th edition of the Cannes Film Festival on May 17. Photo: AFP

Padukone is part of the nine-member Cannes Competition jury and has been making headlines with her red carpet glam – including a dazzling head-to-toe Louis Vuitton look

The recent Vogue cover star went viral for dancing to Ghoomar – a hit track from her film Padmaavat – with actresses Urvashi Rautela, Tamannaah Bhatia and Pooja Hegde

Bollywood star Deepika Padukone has taken the world by storm with her killer fashion looks at the Cannes Film Festival 2022. CNN reports that she has starred in over 30 feature films, including Padmaavat, one of the highest-grossing Indian films ever.

Deepika Padukone poses for cameras at the 75th Cannes Film Festival, Cannes, France, on May 17. Photo: Reuters

It’s only five months into the year, but the actress has already brought her A-game. From her Cannes dominance to her big money deals, here’s how Padukone is winning 2022.

Fashion queen

Deepika Padukone (centre) leaving the Festival Palace during the 75th edition of the Cannes Film Festival. Photo: AFP

Padukone has been turning heads with her fashion looks since day one of Cannes 2022. She was spotted in a printed shirt and green pants by designer Sabyasachi, accessorised with a statement neckpiece and a headscarf that immediately elevated her to the best dressed list.

Asghar Farhadi, Deepika Padukone, Rebecca Hall, Jasmine Trinca and Joachim Trier pose on the balcony of the Martinez Hotel during the Cannes Film Festival, on May 16. Photo: EPA-EFE

Padukone arrived to the jury dinner wearing a sleeveless dress with a shimmery multicoloured top over it. According to NDTV, her outfit was Louis Vuitton from head to toe.

Deepika Padukone arrives on stage during the Cannes Film Festival’s opening ceremony and screening of the film Coupez (Final Cut) on May 17. Photo: Reuters

But it was her sari by Sabyasachi that really caused a stir. The glitzy black and gold sari has been called a “hit retro look” at Cannes. Padukone wore her hair up, accentuating her neckline and flaunting her statement earrings.

A judge at Cannes

Ladj Ly, Deepika Padukone, Asghar Farhadi, Rebecca Hall, Vincent Lindon, Noomi Rapace, Joachim Trier, Jasmine Trinca and Jeff Nichols at the 75th international film festival in Cannes. Photo: AP