'Wasn't ready': Why Deepika rejected films before 'Om Shanti Om'
What's the story
Deepika Padukone, who made her Bollywood debut with Farah Khan's Om Shanti Om, recently opened up about why she turned down several film offers before the reincarnation drama. In a chat with Harper's Bazaar, the actor said she felt the timing wasn't right for her. "Honestly, it all happened so quickly that sometimes it feels like a blur," she said about her transition from modeling to acting.
Career transition
Padukone's early modeling career and film offers
Padukone revealed that she was approached by several producers and directors during her modeling career. However, she wasn't ready to start acting. "I had just started in this world of glamor and show business, and I felt like I needed to settle a little before transitioning." "So the movies could have happened almost immediately, but I was politely saying I wasn't ready. I'm still grateful for those opportunities. The timing of Om Shanti Om felt right."
Personal evolution
Padukone's growth and confidence in her career
Reflecting on her career journey, Padukone said she was "almost oblivious" when she started. "I knew this was where I'd be and what I'd be doing, but I had no clue how I was going to get there." She added that while she's still learning, it's now about improving and doing things differently. "I think I'm a lot more confident today than I was then," she concluded.