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Happy Birthday Deepika Padukone: A look at her fitness routine, diet secrets and daily self-care habits at 40

Updated on: Jan 5, 2026, 07:19:03 IST
Deepika Padukone emphasises her balanced eating habits, enjoying food while maintaining moderation. (Instagram)
Deepika Padukone emphasises her balanced eating habits, enjoying food while maintaining moderation. (Instagram)
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Happy Birthday Deepika Padukone! At 40, she continues to impress with her flawless fitness, balanced diet and daily self-care, showing how age is just a number.

Deepika Padukone is ringing in her 40th birthday today, and while the actor celebrates another year, her fitness and radiant looks make it hard to guess her age. Known for her disciplined workout regimen and clean eating habits, Deepika continues to set fitness goals for many. When it comes to her diet, Deepika follows a philosophy of balance and sustainability. (Also read: Genelia D’Souza shares why she gave up meat in 2017 and turned vegan during the pandemic: ‘My first step was selfish…’ )

How Deepika Padukone approach her diet

In her March 2024 Instagram post, Deepika revealed, “I’ve always, for as long as I can remember, followed a ‘Balanced Diet’. And it is for me a way of life.” The actress emphasised that a diet should not only be effective but also sustainable over the long term. She avoids fad diets, opting instead for a practical approach that can be easily incorporated into daily life.

Does Deepika indulge while maintaining her fitness

Deepika’s dedication to wellness goes beyond diet. To mark self-care month, she shared a Yoga asana, Viparita Karani, with her fans, a pose known for its benefits to both mental and physical health. “But why celebrate ‘Self-Care Month’ when you can practice simple acts of Self-Care every day?” she reflected, reinforcing the value of making self-care a daily habit.

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Akanksha Agnihotri

Akanksha Agnihotri is a lifestyle journalist with over 3 years of experience. She is a psychology graduate and holds a postgraduate diploma in Radio and Television Journalism from the Indian Institute of Mass Communication, Delhi, where she graduated as a gold medalist. Originally from Bhopal, the beautiful capital of Madhya Pradesh, she draws inspiration from the city’s rich cultural heritage and layered storytelling traditions that subtly shape her narrative voice. She writes extensively about fashion, beauty, health, relationships, culture, and food, exploring everything from trending styles and runway moments to wellness routines and mindful living. Passionate about meaningful and candid conversations, she enjoys interviewing celebrities, doctors, designers, and film personalities, diving into discussions on fitness, beauty, mental health, and everything fun in between. With a keen eye for trends and a thoughtful understanding of human behaviour, she brings depth, sensitivity, and authenticity to her stories, ensuring they resonate with a wide and diverse audience. When she’s not working, you’ll usually find her lost in a book, planning her next mountain trek, or mapping out spontaneous travel escapes. She loves discovering new authors, revisiting old favourites, and spending quiet afternoons in museums soaking in art, history, and culture. An avid bird-watching enthusiast, she finds joy in early morning walks, spotting rare birds, and reconnecting with nature. Whether sipping coffee while journaling her thoughts or exploring hidden corners of a new city, she constantly seeks inspiration in everyday moments that often turn into compelling story ideas.

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