Deepika Padukone becomes first Indian on Hollywood Walk of Fame

Yet again, Deepika has pinned India on the global map as Hollywood Chamber of Commerce honours Deepika with her star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for the class of 2026 in Motion Pictures category. Announced over a live-stream, it becomes even more special as Deepika becomes the only Indian to receive this prestigious accolade. Our Indian superstar shares the class with Emily Blunt, Timothée Chalamet, Rami Malek, Rachel McAdams, Stanley Tucci, Demi Moore and many more renowned performers.

Amongst various world-renowned names, Deepika Padukone has carved a distinctive space for herself across territories - Indian entertainment industry as well as, Hollywood. While several global figures have been inducted into the Hall of Fame, Deepika stands tall as the only Indian to be bestowed with this honour. With this recognition, she not only represents India on the global stage but also reinforces the country’s presence and influence in the international arena.

Deepika has consistently brought glory to the nation on many fronts. Previously, she was named one of the 100 most influential people in the world by TIME in 2018 and was also a recipient of the TIME100 Impact Award. The global figure further made history by unveiling the FIFA World Cup trophy at the final match in Qatar.

Among other notable achievements, as written in the golden pages of history, she became the first ever Indian to be signed by global luxury fashion houses for Louis Vuitton and Cartier, she set the stage for the country’s growing influence globally and has further paved the way for other Indian celebrity faces to join the wave in subsequent years.

Beyond international accolades, Deepika continues to dominate the entertainment world with major projects in her lineup. With her continued hold over box office with massive successes, she remains an unstoppable force in Indian cinema and will be seen on the bog screen next in Atlee’s directorial.