Deepika Padukone, the Bollywood star, is now going to shine brighter! The actor will soon receive her star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce announced that Indian actress Deepika Padukone will receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2026, recognising her global cinematic impact.
She has written history by becoming the first Indian actress to be honoured with a star on the famous Hollywood Walk of Fame in Los Angeles.
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.
