When Deepika Padukone began her career, her voice and accent were often mocked, something many people with distinct ways of speaking can relate to. Years later, that same voice has become her strength. The actor has now collaborated with Meta as the new voice of its AI assistant across multiple countries, marking a major milestone in her journey of self-acceptance.

Speaking at CNBC ’s Global Leadership Summit, Deepika reflected, “I am someone whose voice was sort of mocked when I came into the industry, and now suddenly I am the voice of Meta AI — strange! And my accent, but I continue to own it. I think that’s probably how and why it happened.” Her words highlight how traits that were once seen as flaws can, over time, become defining strengths when embraced with confidence.

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