Deepika, Zoya Among 90 Women Changing Global Culture
Global recognition continues to follow Indian talent as Deepika Padukone and filmmaker Zoya Akhtar have been named among 90 women celebrated by The Shift for reshaping global culture. The list includes powerful figures like Angelina Jolie, Billie Eilish, Amal Clooney, and Selena Gomez. This recognition comes as part of a special edition honoring 91 years of legendary feminist Gloria Steinem, celebrating women who are using their voices, creativity, and leadership to shape the future.
Taking to Instagram, Deepika shared her gratitude for being part of the tribute. Posting a heartfelt message, she wrote, “In honor of the one and only Gloria Steinem and her 91 years of fighting the fight, The Shift is celebrating 90 voices changing our future. Thankful for the privilege,” using the hashtag #TheShiftIsOn.
In her featured profile, Deepika spoke candidly about how her idea of success has evolved. Moving away from conventional notions tied to career milestones, she now defines success through emotional well-being, inner peace, and living authentically. She expressed hope that younger generations will value patience, emotional strength, and steady personal growth over external accomplishments.
Deepika has long represented Indian talent on the global stage. Just weeks before this recognition, she made history as the first Indian to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame—a moment that was widely celebrated in India and abroad.
On the professional front, Deepika is set to star in a high-octane pan-India action film alongside Allu Arjun. Directed by Atlee and produced by Sun Pictures, the film, currently titled AA22xA6, marks her first collaboration with Allu Arjun and second with Atlee after their blockbuster Jawan. The project is already building buzz as one of the most anticipated releases of the upcoming year.
She is also returning in the sequel to Kalki 2898 AD, with reports suggesting that 30–35% of the film is already completed. While her character will reprise her role as the mother, the narrative will reportedly shift focus to Prabhas’s Karna and Amitabh Bachchan’s portrayal of Ashwatthama.
From red carpets to global honors, Deepika continues to blaze trails—and this latest recognition from The Shift only adds another milestone to her remarkable journey.
