 Bollywood Hungama reported that the success of "Om Shanti Om" proved a breakthrough for Padukone.Following an item number (for a song called "Love Mera Hit Hit") in the drama "Billu", she appeared alongside Saif Ali Khan in the romantic drama "Love Aaj Kal" from the writer-director Imtiaz Ali.The film documented the changing value of relationships among the youth and had Padukone play the part of Meera Pandit, a head-strong career woman.