Deepika Padukone is one of the most successful and highest-paid actors in India today. She has starred in numerous films, including Pathaan and Jawan
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Deepika Padukone on How She Began Modelling
In the throwback video, Deepika spoke about how she started modelling. She said, "I started modelling about a year back. I wanted to take up modelling professionally, but my parents told me that they would allow me to do it only after my graduation. But the offers just started pouring in and I couldn't resist, so I started after my 12th. I took a three month break for my board exams because it's such a major thing. And after that modelling happened, so I never got back to it."
Designers Talk About Deepika
In the video, clips of Deepika walking the ramp at various fashion shows played. Fashion designer Ranna Gill made a statement about Deepika, saying, "She's 19, very beautiful." Fashion designer Kiran Uttam Ghosh was also seen talking about Deepika and said, "Love the way she carried our clothes. She has got a great attitude and is very happy to wear anything." Nadine of Mac Cosmetics also said about a young Deepika, "She's very sweet, but she's a vixen. So she's very beautiful, but there is still something very fierce about her."
Reactions to Deepika's Old Video
The Reddit post featuring the throwback video of Deepika soon went viral, with many people praising her beauty and attitude. One person wrote, "She was always meant to hit it big and be a star." Another said, "How does she look like a 25-year-old at 19??" Reacting to the comment, a person wrote, "I think it's also because she's tall and carried herself more like an older, mature person ever since she debuted." Another said about her look, "I miss her eyebrows and this type of liner on her slightly hooded eyes."
Deepika's Career
Before Deepika took up modelling, she was a professional badminton player and had even played in national level championships. However, she left her career in sports to pursue modelling and eventually made her Bollywood debut in 2007 with Om Shanti Om. She also made her Hollywood debut in 2017 with xXx: The Return Of Xander Cage. Deepika is also a regular at Cannes Film Festival and has graced the red carpets of prestigious international events such as the Met Gala and the Oscars.
Deepika Padukone has come a long way since her modelling days and her throwback video reveals her journey in the industry. Fans on Reddit have been reacting to the clip and praising her beauty and 'great attitude'.