 Asha Bhosle suggested Padmini's name to Dev Anand, who then cast her in "Ishq Ishq Ishq" (1975).This led to other films, such as "Dreamgirl" (1978), "Zindagi" (1976), and "Saajan Bina Suhagan" (1978).She also gave a very commendable performance of a school girl inflicted by black magic in "Gehrayee" (1980).