Bollywood superstar Deepika Padukone has become the first Indian celebrity to lend her voice to Meta AI, announced on October 15, 2025, via Instagram, making her the new English voice for the AI assistant across six countries: India, the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Australia, and New Zealand. The collaboration, part of Meta’s push to personalize AI interactions, allows users to engage in natural conversations with Deepika’s voice through the Meta AI app or Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses. The actress shared a fun video demo, calling it “pretty cool,” and inviting fans to “try it and let me know what you think!” This marks a fusion of entertainment and technology, positioning Deepika as a bridge between global innovation and Indian pop culture in the ₹101 billion entertainment ecosystem.
A Voice That Bridges Worlds
Deepika’s integration into Meta AI enables users to ask questions, get explanations, or even chat casually in her familiar, warm tone. “Hi, I am Deepika Padukone, and I am the new voice of Meta AI,” she says in the video, demonstrating queries like “What’s the weather today?” with seamless responses. The feature, available now on the Meta AI app and glasses, supports Hindi language queries and real-time translation, enhancing accessibility. “Suddenly we’re asking Meta AI even more questions,” Meta quipped in response, highlighting the novelty. This is Deepika’s first foray into AI, joining global voices like Awkwafina and Judi Dench, and comes amid her role as India’s first Mental Health Ambassador, appointed October 12, 2025, by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.
Deepika’s Journey: From Screens to Smart AI
Deepika, 39, whose voice has narrated trailers for Chhapaak (2020) and Gehraiyaan (2022), now powers conversations for millions. “I’m now part of Meta AI and you can chat with my voice in English across India, the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Australia, and New Zealand,” she captioned, emphasizing the feature’s reach. The actress, who has advocated for mental health through her Live Love Laugh Foundation, sees AI as a tool for empowerment. “It’s exciting to make tech feel more personal and relatable,” she told , aligning with Meta’s goal to bridge cultural gaps. Her voice, trained on ethical datasets, ensures privacy and consent, a nod to her advocacy for women’s digital safety.
Innovation Meets Inspiration
For Deepika, this collaboration extends her influence beyond cinema, where she has starred in 60+ films, earning a National Award for Piku (2015). Fans on X trended #DeepikaVoiceAI with 1.2 million posts, praising the “iconic” move: “From Jawan to JARVIS—Deepika slays!” In India’s diverse 780-language landscape, her English voice aids global diaspora, while Hindi support empowers local users. Amid her upcoming King with Shah Rukh Khan, this AI role spotlights her as a tech-savvy trailblazer, inspiring young women to blend creativity with innovation. Meta’s addition of UPI payments and Diwali features to Ray-Ban glasses further ties into Indian culture, making interactions festive and functional.
A Voice for the Future
Deepika Padukone’s Meta AI voice isn’t just tech—it’s a testament to Indian talent’s global resonance. Bridging conversations across continents, it asks: Can one voice unite worlds? Her answer, warm and wise, says yes, ushering in a smarter, more personal tomorrow.
-By Manoj H