When this Bollywood actress suggested Deepika Padukone's name to Farah Khan for Om Shanti Om

Do you know who suggested Deepika Padukone's name for 'Om Shanti Om' to Farah Khan? Read details.

<p>Deepika Padukone's role as Shantipriya for her debut movie Om Shanti Om is loved and celebrated till date. She made millions of hearts beat with her extraordinary performance and dazzling smile. But do you know who suggested her name to Farah Khan?</p>

Deepika Padukone's role as Shantipriya for her debut movie Om Shanti Om is loved and celebrated till date. She made millions of hearts beat with her extraordinary performance and dazzling smile. But do you know who suggested her name to Farah Khan?

<p>According to reports, Deepika Padukone was discovered by Wendell Rodricks during her modeling days. Deepika&nbsp;had just moved to Mumbai to pursue her career. And it was him who later introduced her to Malaika Arora.</p>

According to reports, Deepika Padukone was discovered by Wendell Rodricks during her modeling days. Deepika had just moved to Mumbai to pursue her career. And it was him who later introduced her to Malaika Arora.

<p>Malaika Arora liked Deepika Padukone and later suggested her name to Farah Khan for the role of 'Dreamy Girl' Shantipriya in Om Shanti Om.</p>

Malaika Arora liked Deepika Padukone and later suggested her name to Farah Khan for the role of 'Dreamy Girl' Shantipriya in Om Shanti Om.

<p style="text-align: justify;">Wendell&nbsp;met Deepika Padukone when she signed for a workshop along with her modeling assignments. Reports say that the designer was very impressed by Deepika's hardworking attitude, hence she was introduced to Malaika Arora.</p>

Wendell met Deepika Padukone when she signed for a workshop along with her modeling assignments. Reports say that the designer was very impressed by Deepika's hardworking attitude, hence she was introduced to Malaika Arora.

<p>Om Shanti Om became a huge success, and Deepika's character as dreamy girl Shantipriya is applauded even in present times. The movie's songs became massive hits, and Deepika became an overnight star with her debut movie.</p>

Om Shanti Om became a huge success, and Deepika's character as dreamy girl Shantipriya is applauded even in present times. The movie's songs became massive hits, and Deepika became an overnight star with her debut movie.