Deepika Padukone On Facing Harsh Criticism For Her Performance And Accent In Om Shanti Om: 'It Was Extremely Hurtful, Criticism Fuels Me To Work Harder
In a recent interview, Deepika Padukone opened about the harsh criticism that she faced during her debut movie, Om Shanti Om, also starring superstar Shah Rukh Khan
Every actor has a different story and experience about their debut movie in Bollywood. Some garner extreme appreciation for their first film while some are criticised to a T and one such actor is Deepika Padukone. The actor who forayed into the movies with Farah Khan's Om Shanti Om, opposite superstar Shah Rukh Khan, hadn't had the smoothest debut journey but in fact, faced some harsh criticism from critics and audience that affected her. She said that those comments were extremely hurtful, however, she turned this negative aspect into positive which drove her to find success. In the latest interview, Deepika told that criticism fueled her, fueled her to work harder, improve her skills and evolve the various aspects of her craft.
While talking to India Today, she said, "After hustling and grinding through the modelling world for some years, I finally got my big break in movies. I landed Om Shanti Om at the age of 19 and was immediately thrown into the deep end.” She said her very first movie was a big-ticket and a debut one could only dream of. “Shah Rukh Khan and Farah Khan held my hand and guided me throughout the entire process,” she further added.
Recalling one incident, Deepika told, “In 2007, when the film finally released, there was love and appreciation in abundance, but there was also a section of people who scathingly criticised my work - 'Oh she is a model, she cannot act.’ My accent was made fun of. A lot was said and written about me and my craft, and, the truth is, all of it was extremely hurtful. When you are all of 21, these kinds of crickets most certainly affect you. But fortunately for me, my foundation provided me succour in the face of criticism and failure. Criticism fuels me. It fuels me to work harder, to improve my skills and evolve the various aspects of my craft."
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Well, currently, Deepika Padukone is one the top-rated and most bankable actors in the industry. ALSO READ: Deepika Padukone’s Next Remake Of The Intern To Roll From Mid-2021, Makers Looking For Late Rishi Kapoor’s Replacement
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