By Kusumika Das
Deepika Padukone took to Instagram and shared her thoughts as she became the first Indian actor to get honoured with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Her name was announced on Wednesday during a live press conference held at Ovation Hollywood, alongside other celebrated figures from music, film, television, live theater, and sports entertainment. The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce announced this in the Motion Pictures category for the Class of 2026, placing her alongside stars like Emily Blunt, Timoth茅e Chalamet, Rami Malek, Rachel McAdams, Stanley Tucci, and Demi Moore. Check out the actress’ reaction here: Don’t miss Deepika Padukone’s latest post Reacting to the news, Deepika wrote, “Gratitude,” Take a look: It’s a proud moment for India as Deepika Padukone has been chosen as a recipient of the prestigious Hollywood Walk of Fame star in the coming year. On Wednesday, Deepika’s name along with other renowned personalities from the worlds of recordings, motion pictures, television, live theater/live performance, and sports entertainment, were announced at a live press conference from Ovation Hollywood, Billboard reported. Miley Cyrus, Timothee Chalamet, Hollywood actress Emily Blunt, French actress Cotillard, Canadian actress Rachel McAdams, Italian actor Franco Nero, and celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay will also be honoured with a Hollywood Walk of Fame star. Deepika’s fans have been going gaga ever since the news broke out. Notably, in 2017, Deepika made her Hollywood debut xXx: Return Of Xander Cage. She has also been featured in TIME’s 100 most influential people list and Variety’s International Women’s Impact Report. She has also made remarkable appearances at the Cannes Film Festival and the Met Gala in previous years. The honorees were selected by the Walk of Fame selection panel of the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce from “hundreds” of nominations at a meeting on June 20. The selections were ratified by the Chamber’s board of directors on June 25. “We are excited to announce the newest selections of 35 esteemed individuals who will be enshrined on the Walk of Fame as part of the prestigious Class of 2026,” Peter Roth, former CEO of Warner Bros. Television and chairman of the Walk of Fame selection committee, said in a statement. “These talented individuals have made significant contributions to the world of entertainment, and we are thrilled to honour them with this well-deserved recognition.” Inputs credit: ANI