Deepika Padukone has secured her place in history as the first Indian actress to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

The announcement was made during a live press conference at Ovation Hollywood on Wednesday, where Deepika’s name was disclosed as part of the esteemed Class of 2026. S

he joins an exclusive group of stars, including Emily Blunt, Timothee Chalamet, Rami Malek, and Stanley Tucci, among others.

Deepika took to Instagram to convey her appreciation, stating, “Gratitude…” The selection panel for the Hollywood Walk of Fame evaluated “hundreds of nominations” before finalizing the honorees during a meeting on June 20.