When Ridhi Dogra Was Asked If She Wanted To Attend SRK's Om Shanti Om Premiere
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Ridhi Dogra recalled her memorable experience at the Om Shanti Om premiere, which was a whirlwind of emotions, with Deepika Padukone's debut making a lasting impression.
Can a single night change the course of your life? For Ridhi Dogra, crashing the grand Om Shanti Om bash was a moment that would stay with her forever. Long before she became a household name, the Jawan actress had a brush with Bollywood glamour that was both unexpected and unforgettable. In a recent interview, Ridhi opened up about her daring move and the memories that lingered.
In a candid conversation with Curly Tales, Ridhi Dogra took a trip down memory lane, recalling her early days at Zoom Television, where she was still navigating the media landscape. Film journalist Omar Qureshi, a senior colleague, would often receive invites to A-list film screenings and events, and he'd generously offer Ridhi and her peers a chance to tag along.
'He asked us who wanted to attend screenings for Saawariya or Om Shanti Om, and I jumped at the chance to watch Om Shanti Om," Ridhi reminisced, a smile still playing on her lips as she recounted the thrill of rubbing shoulders with Bollywood's elite.
But little did Ridhi know, she was about to walk into a star-studded event. As she entered Yash Raj Studios, she was swept into a whirlwind of glamour and excitement, unaware that she was about to witness one of Bollywood's most epic premieres. 'I had no idea what I was getting into. I thought I was just going to watch a film, but the entire film industry was there," she revealed, still in awe of the magnitude of the event.
She further revealed that the event was attended by many big names, including legends like Amitabh Bachchan and Jaya Bachchan, as well as talented divas such as Rani Mukerji, Priyanka Chopra and Kareena Kapoor. And then, of course, there were the stars of the show: Shah Rukh Khan and debutant Deepika Padukone, alongside veteran icon Rekha.
'I was completely starstruck. I felt out of place and overwhelmed. Deepika was so shy – it was her first film, and I was feeling like I didn't belong. Back then, we didn't take selfies with stars, and you couldn't just stare; there was a sense of reverence and shyness that added to the magic of the night," she confessed.
On the professional front, Ridhi Dogra was recently seen in the JioHotstar series Kull, which began streaming on May 2.
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June 19, 2025, 13:40 IST
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