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Filmmaker Spotted Deepika Padukone's Star Power Early
17 Sep
Summary
- Filmmaker Indrajit Lankesh recognized Deepika Padukone's talent early on.
- Lankesh first met Padukone when she was a state-level badminton player.
- Lankesh is now introducing newcomer Akaisha Vats in his upcoming film.
Filmmaker Indrajit Lankesh has consistently demonstrated a keen ability to identify emerging talent, a skill he utilized years before Deepika Padukone became a major film star. Lankesh's initial connection with Padukone was through badminton, as she represented the state. He later approached her for an acting role when she was modeling, even before he had directed four films.
Lankesh recalls being impressed by Padukone's professionalism and ambition from their first meeting, managed by Pooja Dadlani. He foresaw her potential for global stardom, a prediction that has since materialized. He also voiced agreement with Padukone's recent comments on the benefits of eight-hour workdays, noting that exceeding this can impact on-screen performance.
Continuing his legacy of discovering new talent, Lankesh is now introducing Akaisha Vats in his upcoming romantic film, "Jai Hind, Jai Sindh: A Love Story." Produced by Sammy Nanwani, the movie is slated for a pan-India release this year in multiple languages. Lankesh views newcomers as raw diamonds, offering directors creative freedom to shape them for roles.
