Deepika Padukone reveals Farah Khan cast her in 'Om Shanti Om' without an audition: 'Never felt like I was an outsider'

Deepika Padukone, during WAVES 2025, credited director Farah Khan for making her feel welcome in Bollywood. Debuting with 'Om Shanti Om' in 2007, Deepika stated she never felt like an outsider, emphasizing her dedication and passion. Shah Rukh Khan, also a non-industry entrant, echoed similar sentiments, believing Mumbai and Bollywood embraced him as his own.

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