In the world of Bollywood, success stories often come with tales of missed opportunities and potential collaborations. The celebrated Bollywood A-lister, Deepika Padukone, has had her fair share of such instances that have shaped her career in the film industry.
According to Indian media outlets, before making her debut with Shahrukh Khan in ‘Om Shanti Om,’ Deepika received her very first film offer from none other than Salman Khan himself. However, at that time, she was uncertain about her career path and decided to turn down the offer. It was a decision that eventually led her to her memorable debut with Shahrukh Khan.
As her star began to rise, the offers kept pouring in, and among them were six films opposite Salman Khan. These films included ‘Jai Ho,’ ‘Sultan,’ ‘Prem Ratan Dhan Payo,’ and Karan Johar’s ‘Shuddhi.’ Unfortunately, fate had other plans, and these projects never materialized.
In addition to film offers, Deepika approached for an item number in Salman Khan’s movie ‘Kick.’ However, she declined the opportunity due to her commitment to another project, ‘Happy New Year.’
Recent developments in Deepika Padukone’s career have eagerly anticipated by her fans. There were talks of her sharing the screen with the iconic ‘Dabangg’ actor in Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s ‘Inshallah.’ Deepika, who has previously collaborated with Bhansali on ‘Ram Leela,’ ‘Bajirao Mastani,’ and ‘Padmaavat,’ expressed her interest in playing the female lead in the movie. However, she later learned that Bhansali had chosen his current muse, Alia Bhatt, for the role.
Reportedly, Bhansali’s decision influenced by the plotline, which revolves around the love story between an elderly man and a young girl, a role that he believes Alia Bhatt would fit perfectly.
Additionally, hopes of witnessing the two superstars, Deepika Padukone and Salman Khan, together in the spy universe showdown ‘Tiger vs Pathaan’ seem slim. Industry sources suggest that the epic action-packed movie, featuring two Khans in the lead, may not have space for a female heroine.
As Deepika Padukone’s career continues to soar, fans can only wonder what exciting projects and collaborations the future holds for this talented Bollywood diva.
