Did you know Deepika Padukone's voice was dubbed in 'Om Shanti Om'? Deets inside

Deepika Padukone

made her

acting debut

with Farah Khan's directorial 'Om Shanti Om', but not many may know that the actress was not up to the mark to deliver dialougues. Deepika Padukone was indeed enrolled in diction, dance and acting classes but her voice had to be dubbed in

Om Shanti Om

, revealed

Farah Khan

in an interview.
Back in 2007, when Deepika Padukone stepped into the spotlight with her debut film "Om Shanti Om," she was still refining her skills. Director Farah Khan, reminiscing in a past interview with Komal Nahta, mentioned encountering Deepika and recognizing her potential as a leading lady. However, during the filming of 'Om Shanti Om', Farah found it necessary to bring in another artist to dub for Deepika's character, Shantipriya, due to her diction not meeting the desired standard. This decision highlights Deepika's journey from her early days in the industry to becoming one of the most popular and acclaimed actors in Hindi cinema today.
Farah Khan revealed that the success of "Main Hoon Na," she embarked on planning her next project, "Happy New Year." During this phase, she crossed paths with Deepika Padukone, who caught her attention while dressed in a simple salwar-kameez attire. Recalling their encounter, Farah reminisced about seeing Deepika in a cold drink advertisement and immediately envisioning her as a future leading actress. She approached Deepika, expressing her intentions to cast her in 'Happy New Year' opposite Shah Rukh Khan. However, she also mentioned the possibility of considering her for a role alongside Zayed Khan if her performance didn't meet the expectations during the audition.

Months later, when Farah Khan opted to proceed with the production of "Om Shanti Om," she arranged an audition for Deepika Padukone. During this audition, Deepika was dressed in the iconic Amrapali outfit, reminiscent of the attire worn in the song "Dhoom Tanna." Farah's vision was to find someone who could embody the essence of the era, resembling the legendary actress

Hema Malini

. Reflecting on the audition, Farah recollected identifying the desired qualities in Deepika, which ultimately led to her selection for the role.

Farah emphasized that Deepika was actively involved in various training programs, including dance, diction, and Anupam Kher's acting school. Although Deepika's commitment to diction classes was somewhat lacking, Farah ensured she received comprehensive training to enhance her skills for the role.
Deepika Padukone's debut in 'Om Shanti Om' marked a significant milestone in her career, garnering attention primarily for her captivating on-screen charisma rather than her acting prowess at the time.