
Avinash Gowariker fondly remembers his initial experiences photographing Bollywood stars, including the iconic look test for Deepika Padukone in ‘Om Shanti Om.’ He felt fortunate to capture the first photo shoots of now-famous faces like Ranbir Kapoor and Ananya Panday. Gowariker was struck by Deepika’s stunning presence during their first meeting, recognizing the shoot’s special significance.