Deepika Padukone has received criticism.
Deepika Padukone . Padukone received praise for portraying the lead roles in the romance Love Aaj Kal ( 2009 ) and the drama Lafangey Parindey ( 2010 ) , but her performances in the romance Bachna Ae Haseeno ( 2008 ) and the comedy Housefull ( 2010 ) were met with negative reviews . The 2012 box office hit Cocktail marked a turning point in Padukone 's career , earning her praise and Best Actress nominations at several award ceremonies . Alongside her acting career , Padukone participates in stage shows , has written columns for an Indian newspaper , is a prominent celebrity endorser for brands and products , and is vocal about issues such as feminism and depression .