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Hans India
9 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Hans India
Deepika Padukone Makes History as the First Indian Actress Honored with a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame
Deepika Padukone will make history when she becomes the very first Indian actress to receive a star at the Hollywood Walk of Fame Star. This is a major milestone for her career and also Indian cinema in the world. This is just a nomination. Deepika has been announced as one of the honorees for the Hollywood Walk of Fame Class of 2026 in the Motion Pictures category. Hollywood Chamber of Commerce announced the full list live on air, where Deepika was listed alongside many international names such as Demi Moore, Rachel McAdams, Emily Blunt, Timothée Chalamet, Rami Malek, and Stanley Tucci. The honorees were chosen from hundreds of nominations received. Fellow Walk of Famers Eugenio Derbez and Richard Blade alternated between themselves to drop the list on Wednesday. The announcement took place during a live show by Walk of Fame inductees Eugenio derbez and Richard Blade. They revealed the complete list amid much anticipation. The list for 2026 includes both posthumous and contemporary recognitions. Sarah Michelle Gellar and Molly Ringwald are also being honored, as well as Noah Wyle. Shaquille o'Neal, NBA legend and TV analyst Shaquille will also be receiving a star. Deepika and husband Ranveer Singh had their daughter on 8 September 2024. The couple married in 2018. They made the announcement of their daughter's arrival last Diwali, along with her name, Dua Padukone Singh. Accompanying a message, the couple wrote, 'Dua: meaning a prayer. Because she is the answer to our prayers. Our hearts are filled with love and gratitude'. Her last film was Kalki 2898 AD, the pan-India pan-Aadhu comedy blockbuster of Nag Ashwin, which also featured Prabhas and Amitabh Bachchan. Deepika is also in the sequel, which is in the pipeline. Deepika is also doing another pan-India film. She will also work with Allu Arjun in Atlee's next which is tentatively-titled AA22xA6.
Hindustan Times
14 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Deepika Padukone to receive a star on Hollywood Walk of Fame, becomes first Indian actress to get the honour
Actor Deepika Padukone will be getting her own star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame soon. She has etched her name in history by becoming the first Indian actress to be honoured with a star on the popular sidewalk in Los Angeles. Also read: Deepika Padukone is in AA22xA6; to play fierce warrior in Allu Arjun, Atlee film; fans quip: 'She doesn't need Vanga' Deepika Padukone will soon start working on Atlee's next film, which is tentatively-titled AA22xA6. A wide list of names will be added to the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2026. The class includes 35 famous names, representing icons from all around the world, be it films, TV shows, the music world, Broadway or comedy. Deepika was named one of the honorees for the Hollywood Walk of Fame Class of 2026 in the Motion Pictures category. The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce revealed the list live, placing Deepika alongside international icons such as Demi Moore, Rachel McAdams, Emily Blunt, Timothée Chalamet, Rami Malek, and Stanley Tucci. The honorees are selected from hundreds of nominations. Fellow Walk of Famers Eugenio Derbez and Richard Blade took turns announcing the list on Wednesday. Inductees were selected across five categories: motion pictures, television, live theatre and live performance, recording and sports entertainment. Others who made the class of 2026 include actors Emily Blunt, Rachel McAdams, Molly Ringwald, Sarah Michelle Gellar, Rami Malek and Noah Wyle; former NBA star turned sports analyst Shaquille O'Neal; and Good Morning America co-anchors Robin Roberts and George Stephanopoulos, who will have a double ceremony. Italian special effects artist Carlo Rambaldi and director Tony Scott will be posthumously honoured. Deepika's name was announced over a live stream. She is the first Indian actress to receive the honour. She made her Hollywood debut with XXX: Return of Xander Cage alongside Vin Diesel. The film was released in 2017. More about Deepika Deepika and her husband Ranveer Singh welcomed their daughter on September 8, 2024. The couple tied the knot in 2018. Last Diwali, they introduced their daughter to the world, revealing her name, Dua Padukone Singh, with a meaningful message. The couple wrote, 'Dua: meaning a prayer. Because she is the answer to our prayers. Our hearts are filled with love and gratitude'. She was most recently seen in Kalki 2898 AD, Nag Ashwin's pan-India blockbuster, which also starred Prabhas and Amitabh Bachchan. She is also a part of the planned sequel. Deepika is also part of another pan-India film. She will also be working with Allu Arjun on Atlee's next film, which is tentatively-titled AA22xA6.
India Today
18 hours ago
- Entertainment
- India Today
Deepika Padukone makes history with Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2026
Deepika Padukone has created history by becoming the first Indian actress to be named one of the honourees for the Hollywood Walk of Fame Class of 2026 in the Motion Pictures Hollywood Chamber of Commerce revealed the list live, placing Padukone alongside international stars like Demi Moore, Rachel McAdams, Emily Blunt, Timothe Chalamet, Rami Malek, and Stanley has long been regarded as a trendsetting figure beyond India. In 2018, she was included in TIME magazine's list of the 100 most influential people in the world. advertisement She also received the TIME100 Impact Award for her work on mental health awareness and film campaigns. Her unveiling of the FIFA World Cup trophy at the 2022 final in Qatar was another major milestone in her international acting, Padukone has redefined Indian celebrity visibility on the world fashion scene. She was the first Indian face endorsed by high-end brands Cartier and Louis Vuitton, paving the way for others on the world fashion her international stature continues to rise, Deepika is still among the strongest and best-paid actresses in Indian cinema. With a string of successful movies and even more big projects in the line, including one with director Padukone's inclusion in the Hollywood Walk of Fame marks a milestone moment for Indian talent on the global entertainment stage.- EndsTrending Reel
