Bollywood actor Deepika Padukone has just added another feather to her cap as she joins icons like Selena Gomez, Angelina Jolie, Zoya Akhtar, and more on a recent list celebrating extraordinary women. The Pathaan actor has been featured on The Shift’s esteemed list of 90+ Women Shaping Culture.

This global list includes many other prominent figures such as Billie Eilish and Amal Clooney. It recognises women who have made a significant impact through activism, creativity, leadership, and global impact. This special edition pays tribute to 91 years of the iconic feminist Gloria Steinem.

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Sharing the proud moment on social media, Deepika posted, “In tribute to the one and only Gloria Steinem and her 91 years of activism, The Shift is honoring 90 voices shaping our future.@theshiftison grateful for the honour…#TheShiftIsOn”

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In the feature, Deepika reflected on her philosophy of success: "To me, success isn't just about professional achievements but also about well-being—where mental health and self-care matter as much as discipline, dedication, and determination. I hope to inspire a generation that values patience, balance, consistency, and authenticity."

Sharing the list on Instagram, The shift wrote, “90+ women. One cover. Infinite possibility. Today, we proudly reveal the inaugural list of The Shift 90 extraordinary women from around the globe who are redefining what leadership, creativity, and cultural influence look like.”

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“At the center of it all is Gloria Steinem, whose lifetime of work continues to open doors for the generations that follow. Joining her in this issue are visionaries including Amal Clooney, Mariska Hargitay, Selena Gomez, Billie Eilish, Angelina Jolie, Amanda Gorman, Jessica Chastain, Deepika Padukone, Olivia Rodrigo, Lucy Liu, Misty Copeland, and Billie Jean King alongside rising voices and legacy leaders whose work is shifting culture, challenging systems, and building the future we all share,” the caption further read.

NGL, but Deepika has truly become a global icon, representing India on various platforms across the globe. Earlier this month, it was announced that she is all set to become the first Indian actress to have a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2026. A few weeks ago, the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce announced Deepika’s name as part of their class of 2026, which also includes Emily Blunt, Timothée Chalamet, Rami Malek, Rachel McAdams, Stanley Tucci, and Demi Moore, among others.

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After stepping out of Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s film, stirring controversy related to working hours, Deepika will now star opposite Allu Arjun in Atlee’s high‑octane pan‑India sci‑fi action film, tentatively titled AA22xA6, produced by Sun Pictures. This will mark her first on‑screen collaboration with Allu Arjun and her second collaboration with director Atlee after Jawan.

The film is already creating excitement for its strong cast and is expected to be one of the most anticipated releases of next year. Additionally, Deepika is set to reprise her role in the sequel to Kalki 2898 AD, with production beginning in December 2025.

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