It is said that a person remembers the experiences of their past life when they are born into this world. But how long does this memory last? It is said that as soon as one starts consuming solid food, they forget everything and become solely part of this life. If someone is raised without any solid food from the beginning, will they start sharing memories of their past life?
This is unlikely because no mother would let her child go even a moment without food. She would find a way, no matter where it comes from, to ensure her child has a meal at the right time! But what if there is no mother? Then, who would care about knowing the child's past life story? If a mother is absent, the child's story in this life is also lost.
It's a perplexing situation. It is said that when a child learns to stand on their own feet and starts earning their own bread, the stars begin to reshape their destiny. The influence of the parents' horoscopes no longer holds sway over them.
Deepika, the daughter of renowned badminton player Prakash Padukone, had established herself as one of the country’s leading models. Only someone who has seen fashionistas and charming young men from the world of modeling in a green room can understand the significance of ramp walks in the fashion and modeling world. Fashion designers and jewelry houses across the globe fully grasp this art or science.
Deepika had the opportunity to walk the ramp with some of the best and top models in the country. However, the audience quickly realized that this was not a destination where her journey would end. It seemed as if these steps were taken to measure all the heights of the world.
Due to her curious personality and multifaceted talent, Deepika's interest shifted toward pop albums, aiming to connect with a larger audience. Following the philosophy of "what you think, you achieve," she lent her face and acting skills to a song called "Naam Hai Tera" in Himesh Reshammiya's pop album "Aap Ka Surroor."
Everyone who saw it was mesmerized... Perhaps that year, this philosophy led her to star alongside Kannada film star Upendra in the movie "Aishwarya." Those who watched this film understood that nothing was too difficult for this simple girl with multifaceted talents.
Perhaps a significant milestone was also in search of a big star!
In 2007, a sensation occurred. Shah Rukh Khan, the undisputed king of Hindi films at the time, released a film "Om Shanti Om," which not only demanded a challenging dual role from an actress but also sought a fresh face with allure and the potential for excellent acting. The screenplay was based on the life of a star actress from the last century, Shantipriya.
This film brought Deepika Padukone into the Hindi film industry with great fanfare. From the perspective of industry experts, remember the entry of Deepika in this debut film. If you closely observe entertainment world programs, you should note that along with Deepika Padukone, Miss World Yukta Mukhi also made her debut in her first film.
A few years earlier, during the semi-finals of the Miss World contest, a contestant faced a mishap with Miss Liberia, which led to her disqualification from the competition. These three examples provide a deep insight into the ups and downs of the fashion world. But let’s not delve into that.
The bottom line is that what competitors are taught through deep and expensive training in this peak competition is a natural gift present in Deepika Padukone’s demeanor and personality. She made such an impact with her very first film that experts began to regard her as "the lady on the screen" standing alongside Shah Rukh Khan from that moment. A great actress of the future was seen in her.
There was also something new in the film's storyline. Deepika's second character was a reincarnation of a superstar from her time. The film was made with artistic and technical grandeur. All the stars active at that time participated in a catchy song as guest artists, making the film a collective symphony of the entire industry. The audience was highly thrilled to witness all of this.
Deepika began to be compared to renowned actresses like Kajol, Priyanka Chopra, Vidya Balan, and Aishwarya Rai. Her arrival had another significance. During this period, star kids dominated the industry. Many actors and actresses' children were stepping into the film world, eliciting mixed reactions from the audience.
The new generation welcomed this, while the older generation viewed it less favorably. The older generation had seen the glitz of these stars' parents in their heyday and found the children lacking in comparison. Thus, the older audience was not very pleased with the star kids.
In this context, Deepika held a special status. Although she was a star daughter, she was not inheriting her father's legacy; rather, she was establishing her own identity on her own merits. Thus, while she received the glamorous gaze afforded to star kids, she did not face the neglect or indifference typically directed at "the children of artists."
Another important factor was also at play. Suddenly, Indian beauty was gaining recognition worldwide, as after years of Indian girls not achieving significant success in beauty pageants, several Miss Universe, Miss World, and Miss Asia titles were being awarded to contestants from India.
These beauties, despite delivering eloquent responses to questions like, "What will you do for society after winning?" during their competitions, were increasingly entering the film industry one after another. The Indian film industry witnessed the entry of Aishwarya Rai, Priyanka Chopra, Lara Dutta, Sushmita Sen, Yukta Mukhi, Dia Mirza, and many others consecutively into films. Beauty seemed to have made it a priority to oust simplicity and trained acting skills from the industry.
In this context, Deepika emerged victorious. She had not entered through a beauty contest, but she was a talented actress who met all the beauty standards of the modeling world, shining brightly with every aspect of beauty.
