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Five Bollywood actresses who are sports enthusiasts

Deepika Padukone:

Deepika Padukone is the daughter of ace badminton player Prakash Padukone, and she played badminton on national level.


Her badminton coach Vimal Kumar once told Outlook that Deepika followed a tight training schedule during her school years. The young Deepika would wake up at 5 am, practice on the court, attend school and then follow it up with another training session before going to bed.

Shraddha Kapoor:

Shraddha Kapoor is a certified scuba driver and she reglarly takes time off from her busy schedule to enjoy her passion. A source close to the actress told an entertainment portal: “Shraddha is a adventure sports enthusiast and often takes off for Maldives, Mauritius and Thailand where she can pursue her passion. Even in her earlier flick 'Ek Villain', she had helped co-star Sidharth Malhotra during the underwater sequences in the film.”

 Lisa Haydon:

Lisa Haydon, known for her roles in films such as Queen and Aisha, is at home at sea. She is fond of surfing and feels Pondicherry offers the best surfing experience in India.

Kalki Koechlin:

The Dev D actress is an outdoor junkie and she enjoys biking, skiing, swimming in lakes and rivers.

Preity Zinta:

Preity Zinta has always had a love for sports and her IPL team Kings XI Punjab gave the actress a platform to explore her passion. Besides cricket, she also loves rifle shooting and basketball.

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  • Netflix says global viewing of Southeast Asian titles rose almost 50% between 2023 and 2024.
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  • Netflix holds more than half of the region’s total viewing and remains its biggest investor in originals.
  • New rivals, including Max, Viu and Vidio, are forcing sharper competition.
  • Local jobs, training and tourism are increasing as productions expand across the region.

Last year, something shifted in what the world watched. Global viewership of Southeast Asian content on Netflix grew by nearly 50%, and this isn't just a corporate milestone; it’s a signal. Stories from Jakarta, Bangkok, and Manila are no longer regional curiosities. They are now part of the global mainstream.

The numbers tell a clear story. Over 100 Southeast Asian titles have now entered Netflix’s Global Top 10 lists. More than 40 of those broke through in 2024 alone. This surge is part of a bigger boom in the region’s own backyard. The total premium video-on-demand market in Southeast Asia saw viewership hit 440 billion minutes in 2024, with revenues up 14% to £1.44 billion (₹15,300 crore). Netflix commands over half of that viewership and 42% of the revenue. They have a clear lead, but the entire market is rising.

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