Deepika Padukone Unveils a Game-Changing Moment from Her First Meeting with Shah Rukh Khan!

Deepika Padukone made her cinematic debut in 2007 with Om Shanti Om, starring opposite megastar Shah Rukh Khan. Directed by Farah Khan, the film became a massive success, catapulting Deepika to stardom, and marking the beginning of her unstoppable rise in the industry.

In an interview with a magazine, Deepika once opened up about her first encounter with Shah Rukh Khan, whom she described as "India's biggest superstar." Recalling the moment, she admitted to being in awe of him. "I remember sitting at the edge of the sofa, nervous and almost in a daze. I couldn’t even process what was happening," she shared.

The actress also revealed that she never had to audition for her role in Om Shanti Om, her debut film. “They never auditioned me," Deepika shared. She added with a sense of disbelief, “Even today, I look at (director Farah Khan) and wonder, ‘What were you guys thinking?’”

It’s been nearly 16 years since Deepika Padukone made her mark in the film industry, and her journey has been nothing short of remarkable. Over the years, she has shared the screen with Shah Rukh Khan in several blockbusters, including Pathaan, Happy New Year, Chennai Express, Jawan, and more. Currently, Deepika is gearing up for her next release, Singham Returns, directed by Rohit Shetty, where she stars alongside Arjun Kapoor, Kareena Kapoor Khan, and Ajay Devgn. For those who may not know, Deepika and her husband Ranveer Singh recently welcomed their first child, a baby girl, on September 8.