Did you know this actor suggested Farah Khan to consider Deepika for 'Om Shanti Om'?

Deepika Pukone me her huge Bollywood debut in 2007 with Farah Khan's Om Shanti Om. diva mand to grab eyeballs and went onto becoming one of leing Bollywood actors. Prior to her debut, Deepika Pukone worked as a model. Initially, she was discovered by late fashion designer Wendell Rodricks during her modelling days. And it was he who introduced her to Malaika Arora, who later suggested Farah Khan should consider Deepika Pukone for role of 'dream girl' Shanti. 

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Malaika Arora vised Farah Khan

Wendell Rodricks knew Deepika Pukone since her modelling days. actor h just moved Mumbai and in meantime, she also signed up for a workshop. As per reports, Wendell and Deepika met re. Deepika also worked with him for over two years. Reportedly, late designer was impressed with her dedication and honesty towards work. And it was n when he introduced her to Bollywood diva Malaika Arora. Chhaiyya Chhaiyya star also loved Deepika and suggested Farah Khan consider Deepika Pukone for role of Shanti in Om Shanti Om. 

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About Om Shanti Om 

Om Shanti Om is a fantasy melodrama film starring Deepika Pukone opposite Shah Rukh Khan. Om Shanti Om also starred Shreyas Talpe, Kirron Kher, Bindu and Javed Sheikh in supporting roles. film also saw cameos from many Bollywood celebrities in several sequences and songs. Based on a fantasy love story between Om and Shanti, it is helmed by Farah Khan.  climax of movie was inspired by climax of 1958 Hindi movie Mhumati.

Deepika Pukone's debut grossed over ₹1.48 billion worldwide. It became  highest-grossing Bollywood film of year. films also gained positive reviews, with praise for performances and film's narrative. It also won several accoles including 12 Filmfare minations. Check out trailer here: 

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What's next for Deepika Pukone?

On work front, Deepika Pukone was last seen in Chhapaak, a biopic based on  life of an acid attack survivor.  film was helmed by Meghna Gulzar. For her next, she is currently gearing up for her upcoming sports biopic, '83. It is based on life of Indian cricketer Kapil Dev. Helmed by Kabir Khan, film will feature Ranveer Singh as Kapil Dev. As per Deepika Pukone's Instagram post, she also has bagged Bollywood remake of Intern. Originally, film also starred late actor Rishi Kapoor.

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