2007 Director: Farah Khan Starring: Shah Rukh Khan, Deepika Padukone, Arjun Rampal, Shreyas Talpade, and Kirron Kher.
This movie caught SRK at the height of his "King Khan" era. He effortlessly transitions from the awkward, wide-eyed dreamer of the 70s to the suave, six-pack-abs-flaunting superstar of the 2000s. His chemistry with the debutante Deepika Padukone was instant and legendary. 2. The Grand Debut of Deepika Padukone
The film opens in the vibrant, retro era of the 70s. Om Prakash Makhija (Shah Rukh Khan) is a junior artiste—a background dancer with a heart of gold and dreams of becoming a superstar. He is in love with the reigning queen of Bollywood, Shantipriya (Deepika Padukone). Through a twist of fate, Om saves Shanti from a fire, and they form a bond. However, tragedy strikes when it is revealed that Shanti is secretly married to the ruthless producer Mukesh Mehra (Arjun Rampal). Mukesh betrays her, trapping her inside a burning film set to inherit her wealth. Om attempts to save her but dies in the process after being thrown out of the set by Mukesh’s guards.
