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SRK's manager Pooja once managed Deepika, helped her land her first film
Director Indrajit Lankesh reminisces about discovering Deepika Padukone for his 2006 Kannada film 'Aishwarya', her debut before 'Om Shanti Om'. He recalls her immediate conviction during a brief lift meeting, highlighting her innate confidence and screen presence. Lankesh foresaw her global stardom, even predicting a Hollywood career. He also clarified that 'Om Shanti Om' casting happened post 'Aishwarya's' successful 100-day run.
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