The impact of Deepika Padukone
13th Nov 2007 09.01 IST
By Agencies
Although Om Shanti Om is an out-and-out Shah Rukh Khan film,
newcomer Deepika Padukone not only shines through the film but also
makes a solid impact.
Be it her grace, poise, dignity and class as a '70s diva or as the spunky
contemporary girl in the latter half, Deepika plays both roles with
commendable finesse and lan.
The film, released Friday, had a phenomenal opening, thanks to the pre-
release publicity.
The lovely Deepika, former world badminton champion Prakash
Padukone's daughter, literally lights up the screen whenever she comes
on.
Deepika holds her own in every frame, even when pitted against the
larger-than-life King Khan. The newcomer has a beautiful smile and
expressive eyes, which she uses to mirror the character's feelings.
"Deepika's performance is so good that you forget she is a newcomer.
She is very fresh and her body language exudes oodles of confidence,"
says a viewer, who saw the film on Diwali day.
"Shah Rukh's energetic performance is not able to overshadow Deepika.
Her emoting is faultless. She carries off the '70s look as well as micro
minis equally well," said another viewer.
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