Bollywood star Ranveer Singh has not been shy about expressing his love and support for actress and wife Deepika Padukone. On Wednesday, after Padukone was named the first Indian ambassador for French label Louis Vuitton, Singh was his usual effusive self.
Sharing several news articles about the announcement on his Instagram Stories, Singh left no doubt in anyone's mind how proud he was of his wife.
"Serious flex, baby," he posted along with one article.
Singh and Padukone, who married in 2018, are one of the most influential couples in Bollywood today. They've appeared in a number of blockbusters together, including Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram-Leela in 2013, Bajirao Mastani in 2015 and Padmaavat in 2018. In December last year, they starred as real-life couple Kapil Dev and Romi Bhatia in the cricket film 83.
Padukone on Wednesday was named "House Ambassador" by Louis Vuitton, joining the likes of Hollywood stars Emma Stone, Alicia Vikander, Lea Seydoux and Sophie Turner.
"Padukone is the first Indian to be signed as a House Ambassador by Louis Vuitton. Following a strong collaborative relationship with the Maison, including an appearance in Nicolas Ghesquieere’s novel-inspired 2020 campaign, the award-winning actress begins an exciting new chapter of her journey with Louis Vuitton," the brand said.
“Padukone has been touted as one of Indian cinema’s most loved and successful actresses to date, and her achievements have made her an icon of recent times."
Deepika Padukone's style evolution in 33 photos, from Bollywood queen to global superstar:
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Deepika Padukone, in a simple black mini dress, in New Delhi on December 24, 2007. EPA -
Deepika Padukone, wearing lashings of tulle, arrives at the premiere of 'Chandni Chowk To China' in London on January 12, 2009. Getty Images -
Ranbir Kapoor and Deepika Padukone, in flowing blue, attend the International Indian Film Academy Awards in Bangkok on June 8, 2008. EPA -
Deepika Padukone, wearing tailored separates, in Mumbai on February 10, 2009. EPA -
Deepika Padukone, in a strapless black gown, at the Femina Miss India Contest on April 5, 2009 in Mumbai. Getty Images -
Deepika Padukone wearing a vibrant printed shirt dress in Mumbai on April 29, 2010. Getty Images -
Deepika Padukone, in gilded Rohit Bal, arrives for the screening of 'Tournee' at Cannes Film Festival on May 13, 2010. EPA -
Deepika Padukone, in an icy blue metallic gown, at the Zee Cine Awards in Singapore on January 14, 2011. EPA -
Shah Rukh Khan and Deepika Padukone, in a contrasting jumpsuit, attend the release of their upcoming movie 'Chennai Express' in Mumbai on July 3, 2013. EPA -
Deepika Padukone, in a mustard Gauri and Nainika gown, arrives for the opening ceremony of the Marrakech International Film Festival on November 29, 2013. EPA -
Deepika Padukone, in a bright blue mini dress, in London on October 5, 2014. Getty Images -
Deepika Padukone, in a sequinned sari, arrives for the Indian International Film Academy Awards in Kuala Lumpur on June 7, 2015. EPA -
Deepika Padukone, wearing a LBD, attends the IIFA Rocks Awards on June 24, 2016 in Madrid. Getty Images -
Deepika Padukone, in a lace cape, skirt and crop top by Sabyasachi, arrives at the International Indian Film Academy Awards in Madrid on June 26, 2016. EPA -
Deepika Padukone, in a Monisha Jaising two-piece, arrives at the MTV Europe Music Awards in Rotterdam on November 6, 2016. EPA -
Deepika Padukone, in Stella McCartney, attends the European premiere of 'xXx: Return of Xander Cage' in London on January 10, 2017. Getty Images -
Vin Diesel and Deepika Padukone, in beaded Sabyasachi, during a promotional event for 'xXx: The Return of Xander Cage' in Mumbai on January 12, 2017. EPA -
Deepika Padukone, in a minimalist white gown, attends a red carpet for 'xXx: Return of Xander Cage' in Beijing on February 9, 2017. Getty Images -
Deepika Padukone, wearing sheer Marchesa, at the screening of 'Ismael's Ghosts' at Cannes Film Festival on May 17, 2017. Getty Images -
Deepika Padukone, in a one-shouldered Brandon Maxwell dress, arrives for the screening of 'Nelyubov' at Cannes Film Festival on May 18, 2017. EPA -
Deepika Padukone, wearing embellished Anamika Khanna, arrives for the Time 100 Gala in New York on April 24, 2018. EPA -
Deepika Padukone, in scarlet Prabal Gurung, arrives at the Met Gala in New York on May 7, 2018. EPA -
Deepika Padukone, in sheer Zuhair Murad, arrives for the screening of 'Sorry Angel' at Cannes Film Festival on May 10, 2018. EPA -
Deepika Padukone, wearing a voluminous Ashi Studio gown, arrives for the screening of 'Ash Is Purest White' at annual Cannes Film Festival on May 11, 2018. EPA -
Ranveer Singh and Deepika Padukone at their wedding reception in Mumbai on November 28, 2018. EPA -
Deepika Padukone, wearing a gold sari by Angadi Galleria, at her wedding reception with Ranveer Singh in Bangalore on November 21, 2018. EPA -
Deepika Padukone, wearing reams of green tulle by Giambattista Valli, arrives for the screening of 'Dolor y Gloria' at Cannes Film Festival on May 17, 2019. EPA -
Deepika Padukone, wearing a dramatic Dundas gown, arrives for the screening of 'Rocketman' at Cannes Film Festival on May 16, 2019. EPA -
Deepika Padukone, wearing a Dior maxi dress and coat, attends the Christian Dior spring / summer 2020 show at Paris Fashion Week on September 24, 2019. Getty Images -
Deepika Padukone wows in a Gauri and Nainika black gown with plunging neckline at the premiere of the movie '83' in Mumbai on December 22, 2021. AFP -
Deepika Padukone rocks a full denim outfit during the promotion of 'Gehraiyaan' in Mumbai on February 8, 2022. AFP -
Deepika Padukone stood out on the Red Sea Film Festival red carpet in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, wearing a gown by Dubai-based Filipino designer Michael Cinco and earrings by Chopard on December 15, 2021. Red Sea Film Festival / AFP -
Deepika Padukone shimmers in a saree on the red carpet of the TIME 100 Gala and Impact Awards in Dubai on March 28, 2022. Victor Besa / The National
The actress, 36, will also head to the Cannes Film Festival next week, where she will be part of the nine-member jury, led by veteran French actor Vincent Lindon as chairman. They will be joined by British actress and director Rebecca Hall, Swedish actress Noomi Rapace, Italian actress and director Jasmine Trinca, Iranian director Asghar Farhadi, French director Ladj Ly, American director Jeff Nichols and Norwegian director Joachim Trier. The group will help pick the winners of the 21 films in contention, including one for the coveted Palme d'Or.
Speaking of Padukone's Cannes duty, Singh recently told Film Companion he was elated when he heard the news.
"I was like, 'People want you to be the person who decides which is the better film. That’s huge,'" he said, and then joked: "I thought to myself ‘when will I also get such a chance?' No one has ever invited me, on any jury."
Singh's latest film, the comedy-drama Jayeshbhai Jordaar, is out in cinemas on Friday. He will also perform at the International Indian Film Academy Awards, to be held at the Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi on Saturday, May 21. The two-day event, which celebrates the best of Bollywood films from the past year, begins with a musical night, IIFA Rocks, on Friday, May 20.
Singh was also named an ambassador for Yas Island in March.
Top 10 Bollywood power couples — in pictures:
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Shahid and Mira Kapoor married in 2015. -
Bollywood actors Alia Bhatt and Ranbir Kapoor greet the media after their wedding in Mumbai on April 14, 2022. AFP -
Kajol and Ajay Devgn have been married since 1999. EPA -
Vicky Kaushal and Katrina Kaif married at a Rajasthan fort resort in December 2021. EPA -
Aishwarya Rai and Abhishek Bachchan, with daughter Aaradhya here, married in 2007. Reuters -
Akshay Kumar and Twinkle Khanna have been married since 2001. Stephen Lock / The National -
Bollywood actress Anushka Sharma and cricketer Virat Kohli married at a destination wedding in Tuscany, Italy in 2017. Photo: Instagram -
Ranveer Singh and Deepika Padukone on their wedding day in 2018. Photo: Twitter / Deepika Padukone -
Saif Ali Khan and Kareena Kapoor married in 2012. AFP -
Shah Rukh Khan and Gauri Khan, seen here with their son Aryan, left, have been married since 1991. AFP
