Unknown facts about Birthday girl Deepika Padukone - From modelling to movies!

Bollywood’s dimpled beauty Deepika Padukone will be turning a year older on January 5 (Wednesday). The stunner has carved a niche for herself in the industry and is known for her acting prowess and sheer hard work. Ahead of her special day, let’s take a look at some of the most interesting and lesser-known facts of this beautiful stunner which will leave you amazed. 

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Well, all those who think she bagged her first big breakthrough Shah Rukh Khan starrer Om Shanti Om in 2007 will be stunned to know that wasn’t her first project. Instead, she was given her first break by songwriter and singer Himesh Reshammiya in his hit song Naam Hai Tera in 2006.

Deepika made her debut in films through a Kannada-language film, Aishwarya, in which she featured for the first time on the silver screen in September 2006. 

After watching her in Himesh’s song, Farah Khan signed her for Om Shanti Om opposite SRK.

Deepika started off as a model for Kingfisher and also featured in its annual calendar. She also bagged 'Kingfisher Model of the Year' award in 2005. 

Did you know, Deepika was Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s first choice for Saawariya? Although, both the films – Om Shanti Om and Saawariya were released on the same date in the same year November 9, 2007. Later, Deepika and SLB worked for three superhits back to back and are still considered as one of the best actor-director duos. 

Deepika was first approached by a soap brand Liril years back. This ad gave her huge popularity among the masses and it helped her to bag another big endorsement which was by a toothpaste brand Close-Up. 

Deepika’s all-time favourite cuisine is south Indian. 

Deepika was born in Copenhagen, Denmark, and was later migrated to Bangalore at the age of 11 months.