The Economic Times

Deepika Padukone's hit debut film made Shah Rukh Khan say he'd have to 'pay her more'. What was actress' salary for Om Shanti Om?

Deepika Padukone's journey from her Kannada debut in Aishwarya to becoming one of Bollywood's biggest stars began long before Om Shanti Om. Director Indrajit Lankesh recently recalled spotting her talent early, while the success of her first film even caught Shah Rukh Khan's attention and paved the way for her Bollywood breakthrough. Read on!