Deepika Padukone’s Modelling Days: A Look Back at the Star’s Early Career

Tanisha Sharma October 14, 2023October 14, 2023 Bollywood, Deepika Padukone, Old Video

Deepika Padukone is currently one of the biggest stars in Bollywood, with major hits like Pathaan cementing her position at the top. However, long before her acting debut, Deepika was walking the ramp as a model. Recently, a throwback video from her early modelling days has resurfaced online, giving us a glimpse of Deepika’s journey.

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Beginnings in Modelling

In the video, a 19-year-old Deepika reveals that she started modelling professionally a year ago, right after finishing 12th standard. Although her parents wanted her to wait until after graduation, the offers kept coming in and Deepika couldn’t resist. She took a three-month break during her board exams and then jumped right into modelling, not going back to studies after that.

Deepika Padukone during her modelling days
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Designers Praise Deepika’s Looks and Attitude

The video also features designers like Ranna Gill and Kiran Uttam Ghosh talking about Deepika’s rare beauty and great attitude. Gill calls the 19-year-old “very beautiful” while Ghosh compliments her for carrying off their clothes well. Nadine of Mac Cosmetics describes Deepika as a “vixen” – beautiful yet fierce. Even back then, Deepika seemed to have the X factor that sets apart a model from the rest.

Deepika Looked Years Older than her Age

What’s remarkable is how Deepika exudes a maturity and confidence well beyond her 19 years in the clips. Many fans on Reddit pointed out that she looks closer to 25 than 19! They attributed this to her tall frame and ability to carry herself gracefully. This rare poise and charm definitely foreshadowed Deepika’s success as an actress later on.

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From Ramp to Films: Deepika’s Success Story

Deepika’s modelling career served as the perfect launchpad for her Bollywood debut in 2007 opposite Shah Rukh Khan in Om Shanti Om. She went on to deliver major hits like Love Aaj Kal, Chennai Express and found critical acclaim with Piku. Deepika even made her mark in Hollywood with XXX: Return of Xander Cage. She is a Cannes regular and has graced many prestigious international events over the years.

With her recent blockbuster Pathaan collecting over ₹1000 crore worldwide, Deepika has reached new heights of superstardom. She also made a cameo in Shah Rukh’s Jawan this year. Currently, she is filming Fighter with Hrithik Roshan which promises to be another ambitious project.

Fan Reactions to Deepika’s Early Modelling Video

The resurfaced video took many fans down memory lane. They reminisced about Deepika’s striking eyebrows and liner looks from those days. Many feel she looked more natural back then compared to her glamorous looks now. Overall, fans agreed Deepika was destined for stardom right from the beginning. Her modelling days video is a fun flashback for fans who’ve seen Deepika rise to the top.

Deepika Padukone has come a long way from being a talented teenage model to now reigning over Bollywood. But she had the spark even back then as these modelling clips prove. It’s always fun to look back at the early days of a star before they hit the big league. For Deepika’s fans, this video is indeed a fab blast from the past!

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