Deepika launches a beauty contest

Mumbai (ANI): Bollywood actor Deepika Padukone launched a beauty contest 'Fiama Di Wills Beautiful Face 2008 Hunt' in Mumbai on Friday. She also happens to be the brand ambassador of the popular beauty brand.

Model-turned-actress Deepika who became an overnight sensation after she made a successful Bollywood debut in 2007 with Farah Khan's Om Shanti Om starring opposite Shahrukh Khan said her journey so far in Bollywood has been fabulous.

"I'm here to launch 'Fiama Di Wills Beautiful Face 2008 Hunt'. It is a wonderful experience for me. I am someone who came from Bangalore to Mumbai and the city of
Mumbai gave me a wonderful opportunity to take my dreams forward and become an actor," said Deepika.
Beautiful unknown faces will be given a platform to showcase their talent, courtesy this contest. From all the entries received only 15 girls will be short listed and taken to New Delhi for grooming. The contestants will then go on to compete in the final round of the Elite Model Look India Hunt 2008 which will be held at the Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week in New Delhi in October this year.

The winner of this beauty contest will get an opportunity to represent the country at the global Elite Model Look 2008 contest, which will be held in China in November this year.

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SRK gets Bips, Deepika nod for 'Temptation Reloaded'

Mumbai, Oct 1: The King Khan has roped in Bollywood bombshells Bipasha Basu and Deepika Padukone in his much anticipated world tour 'Temptation Reloaded'.

After stars like Priyanka Chopra, Katrina Kaif and Arjun Rampal, SRK has got the approval of Bipasha and Deepika for his much anticipated world tour.

Shah Rukh's 'Temptation Reloaded' will be held in Germany, Spain and Dubai in the month of October.

Bipasha and Deepika have been roped in to be a part of the German leg of the tour. The duo are likely to share the stage during the concerts.

Farah Khan’s ‘lovable’ Eid lunch

Choreographer and director Farah Khan hosted an Eid lunch yesterday and among the guests were Shah Rukh Khan, Arjun Rampal and love birds Ranbir Kapoor and Deepika Padukone. The invitees are no surprise — she’s a close friend of SRK, while Arjun and Deepika starred in her directorial venture Om Shanti Om. But the luncheon was certainly helpful for Ranbir who got to spend some quality time with Deepika, who’ve been away from each other because of hectic shooting schedules.

Interview : Deepika Padukone

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With her very first film OM SHANTI OM she has given Dard-e-Disco to millions of hearts. Right now undoubtedly she is the hottest face of Bollywood. Recently we caught up with Deepika Padukone in an exclusive tete-a-tete.

So post OM SHANTI OM producers are running after you with bagful of roles and sackful of moolahs?
Yes I am getting my share of attention and quite a number of roles as well. But I have a long way to go and need to groom myself constantly to meet the expectations of my producers, directors and fans.

Don't you think that your success was assured the moment you signed your first film opposite the box office Badshah Shahrukh Khan?
I am really lucky that every thing fell in place perfectly in my very first step to Bollywood. Of course I will always remain indebted to director Farah Khan and Shahrukh for considering me for the film. But give me some credits as well (laughs).

In what ways have the film OM SHANTI OM affected your private life?
I am still to register all that has happened to me post OM SHANTI OM. The overnight fame, awards, millions of fan mails, interviews being taken, being called the 'Bollywood sensation'...all these is new to me. Despite being the daughter of badminton champ Prakash Padukone, and being a model for quite some time I was not used to so much media exposure and attention.

You too used to play badminton like your father. So why did you suddenly change the stream?
Initially I followed my father's footsteps and started playing badminton. Most people do not know that I even played badminton at the national level. But after sometime I realized that my heart is on modelling. But I never thought of becoming an actor at any point of my life. It was only from my second year in modelling that I started getting film offers. But I was only 18 then and decided not to jump into films till I am serious about it.

You are only 22. Don't you miss doing normal things a girl of your age does?
I moved out of home in Bangalore to work in Mumbai at a tender age. So that naturally has made me a lot more mature than my contemporary girls. But there is a price to be paid for every thing. I do normal things and have a life outside the studios as well.

Your off-screen chemistry with Ranbir Kapoor is the most talked about affair at present. Any comments?
This is the first time I am truly in love and hence we decided not to hide our feelings from public. Being in love is the loveliest of feelings. Besides I am not a person who is frivolous in relationships.

But there were news of your multiple affairs. Even you broke off with Ranbir once before restarting your relationship!
As I told you this is the first time I am in love. Having lunch with someone doesn't mean that I am having an affair with that person. As for Ranbir and my relationship, initially we were good friends. But the media linked us together when we were not even sure of our feelings for each other. Before we could spend enough time together to sort out things we got busy with our debut films and hence parted. It was only during shooting together for a flick BACHNA AE HASEENO in Australia that we got the chance to know each other and fell in love. But there is no baggage from the past, as we never parted bitterly. We started our relationship like two new people.

So when are you getting married?
Not in the next three years, at least.

Kapoor bahus are not allowed to work in films. So if asked will you quit your career for Ranbir?
It depends on the situation. Right now neither Ranbir, nor his family wants me to quit my career. So abhi se sochne ka kya fayda!

SRK's Om Shanti Om

Om Prakash Makhija dreams of becoming a star and his mother encourages him no end. His friend Pappu also believes that Om has the makings of a great actor. Moreover, Om is in love with his idol, the great heroine of those times, Shantipriya. He has great visions of becoming a hero and acting with her in all her films.

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One day, he follows her into the film set of a house. Without meaning to, Om becomes privy to a conversation between Shantipriya and Mukesh, a film director. He’s shocked to find out that the two are secretly married and that Shantipriya is expecting Mukesh’s child. Becoming a father does not suit Mukesh’s plans at all and in a fit of anger, he sets the house on fire after locking his wife in. Sadly for Om, he’s also trapped in the film set and burns to death along with the woman of his dreams.

The second half of the film is about Om Kapoor, the present day superstar of Bollywood. He’s rich, born into a family of filmstars and is the heartthrob of millions of fans.

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The day he receives an award for best actor, he recalls a scene from his earlier birth, when he pretends to accept an award and gives a speech in front of his friend, Pappu. By and by, Om Kapoor remembers his earlier life and goes in search of his mother and friend.

Then happens the entry of Mukesh aka Mike, who’s just come back from the USA to sign Om Kapoor in his next film. Not surprisingly, a new heroine is chosen by the name of Sandi who is an exact replica of Shantipriya.

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The stage is set for revenge while Om Kapoor has but one chance to get back at the man who had killed him before – not just him but also his dreams.

Deepika’s in Delhi!

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Deepika Padukone (TOI photo) More Pics Humne bola tha na? That Deepika Padukone will be here in Delhi to shoot for Imtiaz Ali’s untitled film? Well, she’s is here and is doing just that. Deepika arrived on Sunday. And she has a nine-day shooting schedule in Delhi. She has already shot her part at Red Fort, Purana Quila, the Gurudwara behind Humayun’s tomb, near Ina Market and Mehrauli. She’s got two days of shooting at the Lodhi Gardens and the Ashok Hotel left. Deepika looked relaxed and happy, and asked our lensman if we’d been there on other days of shooting too. And since Delhiites are a part of many scenes, people came by clicking for Deepika and Imtiaz’s photos. “The rain has spoilt some of our plans, and shooting has been delayed more than once,” revealed a unit member, adding, “People asked us if we could take pictures of themselves with Imtiaz and Deepika. She changed her dress thrice today.” The dress we have (in the pic) is the last one. Also, Deepika doesn’t forget those she loves even when working. She managed to select a gift (for whom, Deepika?) in one of the shops. Then, she sat with Imtiaz, who began to explain the next scene to her. And now, we’ve got more starry news for you. Saif Ali Khan, who along with Dinesh Vijan (Illuminati Films pvt ltd), is the producer of Imtiaz’s film, will be in town shortly. Saif is currently shooting in Srinagar. As we’d told you before, Kareena will also be in Delhi this week to meet sis Karisma. So with Bebo here, can Saif be far behind?

Deepika Padukone Biography

Deepika Padukone, daughter of former all england badminton champion and Prakash Padukone,is a contemporary indian actress and a supermodel. She was born on 5th of january, 1986 in Copenhegen, capital of Denmark. She has a younger sister,Anisha, an aspiring golfer.
Her early appearances in print and TV media are made through advertisement campaigns
for Liril, Close-up and Limca. She was made brand ambassador for Jewels Of India,an annual jewelry exhibition.
Her modelling career hit the international scene when famous cosmetics company Maybelline made her their new international cover-girl face. Soon she bagged many prestigious awards and accolades, including 'Model of the year' awarded at the fifth annual Kingfisher Fashion Awards. In 2006, she was chosen as one of the models to appear in the Kingfisher Swimsuit calendar, owning herself glory of a supermodel.
Among other recent awards are two trophies at the Idea Zee F Awards(2006)-

'female model of the year' and 'Fresh Face of the year'.