Unknown Facts About Deepika Padukone
A new release and a pregnancy have put the gorgeous Deepika Padukone all over the news. But if you think you know everything about this megastar, then you might be in for a surprise!
Read ahead to look at five facts about DP you might not know about.
Born Abroad!
Deepika was, in fact, not born in India!
The actor was born in Copenhagen, Denmark, and moved to India at the young age of 11 years. 
Source: India Today
Meaningful Names
The names of everyone in Deepika’s family - Prakash, Ujjala, and Anisha, all mean the same thing: light. Bet you didn’t know this fun fact. 
Source: Koimoi
The Real Debut
Deepika’s first-ever big-screen debut was in a 2006 Kannada movie called Aishwarya. She was highly appreciated for her acting in the movie!
Source: Pinterest
Multi-Talented!
Not just a versatile actress, DP is a national-level badminton player as well!
Guess the genes really do pass on!
Source: The Indian Express
Cast and How!
Farah Khan spotted Deepika in Himesh Reshammiya's "Naam Hai Tera" and decided she wanted her as the female lead opposite Shah Rukh Khan in 'Om Shanti Om'. This marked Deepika's debut in Bollywood.
Source: Koimoi
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