From the fiery Kaththi Sandai in Tees Maar Khan to the emotionally complex Piku in one of the best Indian comedy-dramas (2015), Deepika has consistently defied typecasting. Her National Film Award win for Best Actress in Paa (2009) and her stellar Oscar-nominated co-production Barfi! (2012) cemented her as a serious actress with global aspirations. Collaborations with visionaries like Aamir Khan ( Dhoom 3 , Peking Express ), Karan Johar ( Tamasha ), and Sanjay Leela Bhansali ( Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram-Leela ) further underscored her artistic range.