Filmmaker, Farah Khan explained that the only reason she took the risk to launch Deepika Padukone was due to Shah Rukh Khan.
Deepika Padukone got the most-dreamiest launch in the film industry with the 2007-film, Om Shanti Om. Well, for a newcomer, it was indeed a grand opportunity to be paired with none other than the Badshaah of Bollywood, Shah Rukh Khan. The film was helmed by Farah Khan, and within no time, it became one of the most popular and successful films at the box-office. In fact, over the years, Om Shanti Om has become a cult favourite movie amongst cine lovers, who not only recreate the iconic scenes and dialogues, but cannot simply stop themselves from gushing over Deepika Padukone and Shah Rukh Khan’s sizzling chemistry in it.
In a recent interaction with Mukesh Chhabra on Mashable India’s show, The Bombay Dream, Farah Khan revisited her decision to take the risk of launching a complete outsider and newcomer like Deepika Padukone, in a highly-anticipated film with none other than Shah Rukh Khan. The filmmaker further remarked that while initially she was apprehensive about taking such a step, it was only because of her immense trust over Shah Rukh Khan’s unwavering stardom that she was able to do it. In her words:
“To launch a hero is on another level because who will give you the money? I launched her because Shah Rukh Khan was there. So, I could take that risk.”
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Moving forth in the conversation, Farah Khan went on to take the example of Deepika Padukone and debunked how the latter exactly fitted the bill to become the most sought-after leading lady in Bollywood, such as the one she is at the moment. Farah heaped praises on Deepika, having the perfect looks, excellent dance skills and terrific acting prowess right from day one, that helped the latter was able to captivate audiences from her debut itself.
Previously, in an interaction with Komal Nahta, Farah Khan revealed an unheard anecdote from the shooting of her film, Om Shanti Om. She remarked that she came across Deepika after the latter’s stint in an advertisement for the beverage company, Fanta. Moreover, Farah revealed that after the training process for Deepika started and they even filmed quite a few segments, they realised that the latter had poor diction, which irked her. While her expressions were on point, her bad diction and dialogue delivery led Farah to get Deepika’s voice dubbed by some other actress.
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Earlier, while speaking to Rajdeep Sardesai, Deepika Padukone retrospected on her cherished debut film, Om Shanti Om, alongside the greatest actor, Shah Rukh Khan. The diva remarked that the film indeed brought her to the forefront of unparalleled fame, recognition and stardom. In her words:
“Om Shanti Om put me on the map. It changed my life overnight. When I left Mumbai for the world premiere, people viewed me very differently. The minute I landed at immigration, I realised my life had changed. It was a combination of being at the right place at the right time, talent, hardwork, dedication and sacrifices.”
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