Bollywood star Deepika Padukone has made a big stride beyond the silver screen by joining forces with Meta as its new English voice of Meta AI. The actress announced the thrilling news on Instagram that people in six big English-speaking areas can now engage with Meta AI in her voice.
“Alright, so this is sort of amazing I think! I’m now with Meta AI and you can speak with my voice in English in India, United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Australia, and New Zealand. Go ahead and give it a try and let me know what you think!” she concluded with a smiling “Chat soon!” — a reference to her recently opened digital avatar.
This collaboration positions Deepika with a rare league of international celebrities to give voice to Meta’s chatbot AI, in a bold move for both her global career and Meta’s initiative to personalize digital communication. Her known and friendly voice adds a familiar, human element to the AI experience, helping to make technology more usable and interactive for people.
The declaration also speaks to Deepika’s increasing global reach, not only as an actress but as a cultural icon who crosses entertainment, wellness, and technology.
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Just days before this collaboration was revealed, Deepika achieved another significant milestone — being named the Government of India’s first-ever Mental Health Ambassador on October 12. A long-time advocate for mental wellness, Deepika has openly shared her own battle with depression and has consistently worked to break the stigma around mental health through her foundation.
Looking back on the honor, she added, “My own experience taught me that it is not a sign of weakness to ask for help, but a sign of strength.” Experts, such as Neha Cadabam of Cadabams Hospitals, welcomed the decision, pointing out the need to differentiate between normal sadness and clinical depression to pave the way for improved mental health awareness in India.
