Dipika made her acting debut in 2006 with the Kannada film Aishwarya . However, it was her role as Meera in the 2008 film Yashraj Films' Fashion that earned her critical acclaim and recognition. Her performance in Fashion marked a turning point in her career, and she went on to star in several successful films, including Om Shanti Om (2007), Love Aaj Kal (2009), and Chennai Express (2013).