Deepika Padukone's style evolution in 33 photos: from Bollywood queen to global superstar

The popular actress has become the first Indian to be a Louis Vuitton brand ambassador

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

For several years, Bollywood star Deepika Padukone has provided some of the sartorial highlights at festivals and red carpets around the world, from the Met Gala to the Cannes Film Festival, for which she recently joined the jury.

But the Copenhagen-born actress, model and producer has been stepping out in front of the cameras for almost two decades.

The Padmaavat star made her first film, Aishwarya, in 2006, after working for a few years as a professional model.

Since then, Padukone, 36, is now one of the highest-paid actors in India and has won almost 90 awards, including three Filmfare Awards, with films such as Piku, Chhapaak and XXX: Return of Xander Cage on her CV. She also acted in and produced 2021's big-hitter 83, in which she was paired with her husband Ranveer Singh.

She wowed on the red carpet at a screening for the film at the inaugural Red Sea Film Festival in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, where she wore a coral mermaid gown by Dubai's Michael Cinco, featuring striking layers of tulle from the Filipino designer's spring-summer 2019 collection.

Scroll through the gallery below to see photos of the '83' screening in Jeddah:

Bollywood stars Ranveer Singh and Deepika Padukone with the Red Sea International Film Festival chairman Mohammed Al Turki, left, at the world premiere of their film '83' in Jeddah. Photo: Red Sea International Film Festival

Fans at the world premiere of '83'.

Fans watching from a nearby building take pictures with their telephones as stars walk the red carpet. AFP

She is also a red carpet regular, stepping out at the likes of the MTV Music Awards, Marrakech International Film Festival and the annual Met Gala.

In March 2022, she stepped out in Dubai at the inaugural Time 100 Gala and Impact Awards, which was held at new landmark Museum of the Future, where she shimmered on the red carpet in a sheer saree with matching embellished blouse.

While Padukone routinely champions Indian brands such as Sabyasachi, she's also been known to sport a Middle Eastern designer from time to time, stepping out on red carpets in Zuhair Murad and Ashi Studio.

And she most recently became the first Indian to be a Louis Vuitton ambassador.

Here, we take a look back through Padukone's red carpet archives, to see how her style has evolved.

Scroll through the gallery above to see all the images of Deepika Padukone through the years.