10 Bollywood superstars who have played sports at a noteworthy level

#4 Deepika Padukone - badminton

Deepika Padukone in action during a shoot for Nike

It's no surprise that Bollywood beauty Deepika Padukone has excelled not only in acting but also in the sport of badminton. Daughter of one of India's greatest badminton players Prakash Padukone, Deepika played the sport and represented her school during her childhood.

As years passed by, she became even more adept at the sport and stepped foot into the national scenario, before modeling caught her eye. The 'Ramleela' and 'Bajirao Mastani' star credits her father for supporting her in her decision to shift from badminton to the world of glitz and glamour, but admits that her initial aim was to be one of the country's best badminton players.

According to sources, Deepika continues to excel at badminton and takes every opportunity to hit the court when she can!