Bollywood superstar Deepika Padukone is set to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2026 — becoming the first Indian actress ever to earn this distinction. She has about 25 million followers on Twitter/X. Trivia: her father Prakash Padukone was a global badminton champion – and my wife, Smita, was coached by him after he retired from competition). Mindy Kaling is of Indian origin and received her star but she is Indian American and lives in the United States
🎬 Career Highlights
- Star of over 30 major films, many of which were box office hits
- Featured in Pathaan (2023), one of the highest-grossing Hindi films
- Commands a social media following of 26.3 million on X/Twitter, surpassing Zendaya
🌍 Legacy & Recognition
Deepika joins a select group of Indian-origin stars with Walk of Fame honors:
| Name | Recognition | Year Honored |
|---|---|---|
| Sabu | Actor known for 1940s adventure films | 1960 |
| Zubin Mehta | World-renowned conductor | 2011 |
| Sir Ben Kingsley | Acclaimed actor (Gandhi, Schindler’s List) | 2010 |
| Mindy Kaling | Writer, comedian, and actress | 2025 |
Last updated: December 26th, 2025
