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Farah Khan launched Deepika Padukone in Om Shanti Om. She recalled Deepika's initial diction challenges. Farah first noticed Deepika in an advertisement. She saw heroine potential in the young actress. Farah provided extensive training for Deepika's debut. Deepika attended acting and dance classes. Her voice was eventually dubbed for the film. This preparation marked her entry into cinema.

Lyricist-turned-filmmaker Sudhakar Sharma recounted his experience of casting Hema Malini in his directorial debut. Despite budget constraints and his inexperience, Hema Malini agreed to star in the film after connecting with the script. She even offered to waive her fees and wear her own clothes to help the production, but the film was unfortunately never completed or released.

Hema Malini, celebrated Ganeshotsav by purchasing a luxury car worth Rs 75 lakh. A video circulating online shows the actress performing a traditional puja for the new vehicle, dressed in a pink suit. This purchase follows the sale of her two Mumbai apartments in Oshiwara for Rs 12.50 crore. Her last film appearance was in the 2020 film, Shimla Mirchi.

Hema Malini sold two apartments in Mumbai’s Oshiwara, Andheri West, for a total of Rs 12.50 crore in August 2025. Located in Oberoi Springs, each flat includes parking. The area is popular among celebrities. Professionally, Hema Malini was last seen in the 2020 film ‘Shimla Mirchi’.