Mumbai (Thestates.news)| Deepika Padukone has added yet another accolade to her ever-growing legacy, with the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce bestowing upon her one of the entertainment industry’s most iconic honours – a place in the Hollywood Walk of Fame. An emblem of grace, talent and cultural diplomacy, Padukone’s journey from Bollywood megastar to global icon has been marked by extraordinary artistic range and strategic global outreach. Deepika isn’t alone in this special class of 2026. Other famous names announced include Emily Blunt, Timothée Chalamet, Rami Malek, Rachel McAdams, Stanley Tucci, and Demi Moore.
Before Deepika Padukone, Sabu Dastagir, or simply “Sabu,” was the onlu Indian-born actor to earn a star on the iconic boulevard back in 1960. Deepika has brought laurels to the country many times. In 2018, she was named one of TIME’s 100 most influential people. She later received the TIME100 Impact Award and became the first Indian to present the FIFA World Cup trophy at the finals in Qatar. Her achievements go beyond film. She made headlines earlier by becoming the first Indian ambassador for iconic global luxury brands Louis Vuitton and Cartier, thus redefining India’s visibility in elite global branding ecosystems. (UNI)
