From Audition Failure to Box Office Success: Deepika’s Debut Story

Before Bollywood, Deepika Padukone began her acting career with the Kannada film ‘Aishwarya.’ Although she entered Bollywood with ‘Om Shanti Om,’ she initially failed the screen test. The director, Farah Khan, was not entirely impressed with her acting. However, her beauty led to her casting. Early in her Bollywood career, Deepika struggled with Hindi, with her voice even being dubbed in the film due to perceived issues.