By News18
Deepika Padukone is about to get a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Deepika Padukone will become the first mainstream Indian actress to have a star at the iconic Hollywood location. This has brought the Walk of Fame to the attention of Indian fans, who are just learning that one has to pay to get their star in Los Angeles. Amid this, Sonam Kapoor and Rhea Kapoor have reacted to a cryptic post about Deepika鈥檚 star.
Popular Instagram account Diet Sabya posted, 鈥淒eepu鈥檚 getting a Hollywood Walk of Fame Star. Confirmed na? Fun fact: Once you get nominated (usually by fans who pay a nominal fee of 250 USD), the celebrity (or a brand that鈥檚 sponsoring said celeb) has to pay 75000-85000 USD for the installation and maintenance of the star.鈥
The post also talked about other major moments in fashion that have garnered headlines lately. However, what particularly caught everyone鈥檚 attention was that Sonam Kapoor and Rhea Kapoor had 鈥榣iked鈥 the post.
Meanwhile, Deepika Padukone has also reacted to the news about her getting a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Deepika Padukone took to her Instagram Story on Thursday and wrote, 鈥淕ratitude.鈥 Her name was announced in the Motion Pictures category, and her Indian fans cannot stop gushing over the actress.
Deepika Padukone now has two years to schedule the installation and unveiling ceremony of her star, or she will lose her spot for two years. According to the Hollywood Walk of Fame鈥檚 official website, 鈥淭he recipient has up to two years to schedule their ceremony. If it is not done within the two-year period, it will expire, and an application must be resubmitted,鈥 the website states.鈥
Who Paid For Deepika Padukone鈥檚 Hollywood Walk Of Fame Star?
Currently, there are more than 2,700 stars on the Walk of Fame, which is located on Hollywood Boulevard, Los Angeles. Around 300 applications are submitted every year. Out of these, about 30 celebrities are shortlisted. Each application costs $275 application fee (per submission every two years), which roughly converts to Rs 23,530.
Besides the application fee, the celebrities or their sponsors also have to pay a hefty amount for the star鈥檚 installation. The official website states, 鈥淭here is a $85,000 sponsorship fee upon selection. The fee is used to pay for the creation and installation of the star, as well as the maintenance of the Walk of Fame. Price subject to change.鈥 The amount is close to Rs 73 lakh upon conversion. While it is unclear whether Deepika Padukone paid for the star herself or if she was sponsored by someone, it is evident that the star has cost a fortune.