Deepika Padukone started her career in the modeling world at a tender age and over the years became the synonymous name for many brands like Levi Strauss, Maybelline New York, Tissot, Fiama di Wills Soap and had the opportunity to shoot for the much hyped 'Youngistan' Pepsi ad with SRK and Ranbir Kapoor. She took the ramp by storm and conquered the commercial world and now is the donning the Bollywood industry. She debuted in OM SHANTI OM with Shahrukh Khan, directed by Farah Khan. From that day onwards, there has been no looking back for this young and beautiful girl from Bangalore.At the 53rd Filmfare awards, she won the Head and Shoulders newcomer face of the year, 2007 and she also won best debut.
RELEASED
Om Shanti Om (2007)
*ing Shah Rukh Khan, Deepika Padukone, Arjun Rampal, Shreyas Talpade
Aishwarya (Kannada film 2006)
*ing Deepika Padukone,Upendra & Daisy Boppanna
FORTHCOMING
Siddharth Anand's romantic comedy under the Yash Raj Film Banner titled "Bachna Ae Haseeno"starring Ranbir Kapoor,Deepika Padukone Minnisha Lamba and Bipasha Basu
Nikhil Advani's next venture "Chandni Chowk to China" under the Ramesh Sippy Entertainment Banner starring Akshay Kumar and Deepika Padukone as leads
Imtiaz Ali's untitled venture starring Saif Ali khan and Deepika Padukone as leads
Filmfare Best Female Debut Award ; Om Shanti Om
Filmfare Sony Head N Shoulders Fresh Face of the Year Award; Om Shanti Om
Nominated Filmfare Best Actress Om Shanti Om
Star Screen Award 2008 for Most Promising Newcommer-female Om Shanti Om
Star Screen Award 2008 Jodi # 1 along with Shahrukh Khan; Om Shanti Om
Nominated Zee Cine Award 2008 For best actor- female Om Shanti Om
Zee Cine Awards 2008 For best debut- female Om Shanti Om
Stardust Awards 2008 Superstar of Tomorrow 2008 Om Shanti Om
Stardust Awards 2008 Best Female Debut Om Shanti Om
Star's Sabsey Favourite Kaun Awards Sabsey Favourite Nayi Heroine ; Om shanti om
RadioSargam BollywoodAwards 2007Best Debut Actress;Om shanti om
HT Caf Film Awards 2007 Best Newcomer Award (Female); Om Shanti Om
Reebok Zoom Glam Awards 2008 Glam Debutant (Female); Om Shanti Om
Annual Central EuropeanBollywood Awards 2008Breakthrough Role (Female); Om shanti om
These are comments from famous people after watching Deepika on screen/ working with her and knowing her.
Amitabh Bachchan-"Deepika was statuesque, regal and endearing." Mr. Bachchan's statement on Deepika's OSO performance.
Shah Rukh Khan-"The star of the film (Om Shanti Om) is Deepika. She has done a great job in the film. We all tried to outdo her by our performance but she has managed to beat all of us. Her acting in the film is excellent and she has the potential to become a great actress in the future."
Atul Kasbekar (Bollywood photographer who worked with Deepika on a fashion calendar) : Deepika Padukone is very special, not just to the industry, but also to my family. Her aunt was the gynaec who delivered our twins and that's when I met her as a gangly, coltish young girl. And I said, 'Listen to me and we'll make you a star.' Deepika has the X-factor and I don't think SRK and Farah Khan are fools to back her in a multi-crore project if they didn't see that unique quality in her.
Atul Kasbekar (Photographer): Deepika is the leggy Manglorean lass who the camera can't stop romancing. Ace photographer Atul Kasbekar, who has shot her at length, says, "She's a phenomenal model and has the makings of the next big superstar. She is a classic Indian beauty like a Madhuri Dixit or Rani Mukerji. Her appeal lies in her eyes."
Farah Khan (Director): Deepika is a classic beauty who has the poise of a South actress. She's also a fabulous dancer and after doing her screen test I was convinced she'll work for the film. I really felt as if I was launching my own daughter.
Paolo Roversi (Fashion Photographer) : "I've been an ardent admirer of the classic Indian look for years. Deepika has that and more. She also has a certain calming effect about her. She exudes regality in her stride and has the most beautiful pair of eyes."
Anupam Kher : Deepika was a student in his second batch (June-August 2005) and Kher remembers her as a diligent learner. "She came with the reputation of being a successful model, yet she never had any airs about herself. She realized that film was a new medium and she slogged tirelessly to understand, and emerge, on top of the heap,"
Vijay Mallya (Business Tycoon-KingFisher Airlines): "Deepika is the face of India and the hearthrobs of millions. I wanted someone who is not only the face but also the ears for us. She is someone with beauty and brains. Also, I have had the pleasure and priviledge of knowing her father, one of the few world champions that India has produced."Edited by maria_srk - 17 years ago
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