THROWBACK: Check out this photo of Deepika Padukone from her learning days

Thursdays are for throwbacks! We just got our hands on a photo of Deepika Padukone from her days prior to her first Bollywood stint. A pretty dippy is seen giggling at the camera with her buds at Anupam Kher’s acting school ‘Anupam Kher’s actor prepares’. Check out!

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For all those who do not know, Deepika trained at Kher’s academy for four months, before she debuted with Shah Rukh Khan-starrer ‘Om Shanti Om’. Every achiever has his days of struggle and Deepika is no exception. The diva, who is now taking not just Bollywood, but also the West by storm, was once a newcomer and worked hard to learn the craft of acting!

Born to renowned badminton player Prakash Padukone, Deepika initially wanted to pursue a career in sports; until the world of showbiz attracted her. She started off being a model and is one of the most successful actresses of her time today!

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Ranjini Maitra

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