For a newcomer to make a movie debut opposite King Khan, most would say half the battle has already been won.
Blessed with a coy dimple, never-ending legs and moves that set the floor on fire, this girl was born for the big league.
Although her father is a champion badminton player, Deepika had no godfathers in the film industry, and struck gold on her own steam.
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