Leggy lass Deepika Padukone literally and figuratively towers above her contemporaries. They say models can’t act- John Abraham and Aishwarya Rai (this one’s debatable) are wooden and over-the-top respectively but big stars in Bollywood. Padukone on the other hand, is a natural performer. Watch her in early Close-Up and Levis Strauss ads-she emotes with her eyes and her expressions are spot-on. Om Shanti Om was a dream debut where she made an impact with her not-so-big role. Karthik Calling Karthik saw her in a different avatar, one she carried off with ease. Upcoming movies Lafangey Parindey and Khelein Hum Jee Jaan Se could further solidify her position as the best young actress in Bollywood.