Earlier than making her grand debut reverse Shah Rukh Khan in Farah Khan’s Om Shanti Om, Deepika Padukone was featured in singer and actor Himesh Reshammiya’s music video for the track “Naam Hai Tera”. In a current interplay, Himesh recalled working with Deepika and known as her a “star from day one.” He additionally expressed that whereas he has launched a number of actresses all through his profession, none have been capable of obtain the identical degree of success as Deepika.
Talking to Pinkvilla, Himesh mentioned, “We launched many different ladies, however they didn’t change into Deepika Padukone. So, the entire credit score goes to her. She starred within the music video of ‘Naam Hai Tera’, and she or he was a star from day one. She was incredible. Her dedication, exhausting work, and display presence was good even again then.”
Years after showing within the music video, Deepika reunited with Himesh on Indian Idol 11, the place he was a decide and she or he appeared as a visitor. Through the present, Deepika expressed her gratitude to Himesh for giving her the chance and admitted that she knew nothing about taking pictures on the time.
“I knew nothing about taking pictures once I was shortlisted for the music video. I by no means went to a movie set or knew how music movies are shot. No matter I’m doing right this moment, I’ve discovered it whereas filming the music video. Thanks, sir, for giving me this chance. You had religion in me when no person else did,” Deepika mentioned.
On the skilled entrance, Himesh was final seen in Badass Ravikumar, whereas Deepika was final seen in Rohit Shetty’s Singham Once more.
