'I wanted someone who looked like that era's Hema Malini': When Farah Khan called Deepika Padukone's diction 'really bad' during Om Shanti Om

Farah Khan launched Deepika Padukone in Om Shanti Om. She recalled Deepika's initial diction challenges. Farah first noticed Deepika in an advertisement. She saw heroine potential in the young actress. Farah provided extensive training for Deepika's debut. Deepika attended acting and dance classes. Her voice was eventually dubbed for the film. This preparation marked her entry into cinema.

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'I wanted someone who looked like that era's Hema Malini': When Farah Khan called Deepika Padukone's diction 'really bad' during Om Shanti Om
Farah Khan launched Deepika Padukone in Om Shanti Om. She recalled Deepika's initial diction challenges. Farah first noticed Deepika in an advertisement. She saw heroine potential in the young actress. Farah provided extensive training for Deepika's debut. Deepika attended acting and dance classes. Her voice was eventually dubbed for the film. This preparation marked her entry into cinema.
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