*Mumbai, India — November 1, 2025: * It’s been a year since Deepika Padukone played Shakti Shetty, the first female cop in Rohit Shetty’s hit movies. Her brave entrance as Lady Singham changed the game for women in Indian action films.
### Breaking Down Walls in Bollywood
Deepika was the first female cop in Shetty’s cop universe, which had been ruled by male heroes for a long time. She showed that women can be the stars of high-octane action films with her strong personality and commanding presence.
### When Power Meets Quirk
Her part was a mix of “strength and sass.” Fans loved how she combined strong action scenes with funny timing, like her character Meenamma in Chennai Express, but this time she was a cop with a badge and an unbreakable spirit.
### A Cameo That Stole the Show
Even in a small part, Deepika stole the show in every scene. Shakti Shetty was one of the most memorable characters of 2024 because of her confidence, dialogue, and fiery screen presence.
Rohit Shetty Confirms a Movie About Lady Singham
Director Rohit Shetty has already hinted at a standalone female-led cop movie with Shakti Shetty. The announcement shows how big of an impact Deepika’s introduction had on the world of cops.
### A Legacy That Will Last
Fans still celebrate Shakti Shetty’s fearless energy a year later. The buzz around her next movie keeps building, and it promises to take the “cop-verse” to new heights.
