New Delhi: Deepika Padukone is set to be the second Indian to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame after late actor Sabu Dastagir.
The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce announced Deepika’s name in the Motion Pictures category for the Class of 2026.
While Deepika’s fans are on cloud, a section of netizens feels Priyanka Chopra and Aishwarya Rai are more deserving for the honour as they have done more Hollywood projects than the ‘Pathan’ actress.
One user wrote, “Is this a joke? You need to do at least a good amount of Hollywood movie to be at Hollywood Walk of fame. She has done only one Hollywood movie that too does not have any impact. Priyanka, Aishwarya has more credible work in Hollywood than her. This is too much. Don’t know what kind of connection her management team is pulling up.”
Another netizen alleged, “Anyone can buy the star but shouldn’t they have some criteria. Only Bolly stars genuinely eligible would-be Aishwarya, Irrfan Khan and PC. Going by Deepika’s logic, even the likes of Alia, Sobhita can get one after doing one Hollywood project.”
“I feel so bad for piggy wiggy .. why not Srk even ? If she can get award for her global influence?” expressed one person.
Another netizen stated, “Leonardo DiCaprio Brad Pitt didn’t get one, but Deepika gets it because of her ‘global impact’ wahhh even her toddler won’t believe it.”
Deepika’s fans came out in her support.
One netizen explained, “Look, Deepika might not have a long list of Hollywood films, but let’s be real she’s a global icon. She’s walked every major red carpet, represents major brands, speaks out on mental health, and has helped put Indian cinema on the world map. The Walk of Fame isn’t just about Hollywood movies anymore, it’s about cultural impact and she’s made plenty of that. She earned that star, no question.”
Another fan claimed, “You can apply but only 20-30 get selected a year. Sour grapes I guess to those who don’t have one!”
One person stated, “I got mental health help because of her. She has had impact on people’s lives… say what you will hater.”
Besides Deepika, the Motion Pictures category includes international celebrities like Timothée Chalamet, Rachel McAdams, Demi Moore, Stanley Tucci, Rami Malek and Emily Blunt.
Following the announcement, Deepika took to her Instagram handle and shared a post on Gratitude.
Deepika made her Hollywood debut with ‘XXX: Return of Xander Cage’ in 2017.
The actress is currently gearing up for Atlee’s ‘AA22xA6’ and Shah Rukh Khan’s ‘King.’
