Deepika Padukone becomes first Indian actress to receive star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
Los Angeles: Bollywood actress Deepika Padukone is set to make history as the first Indian actress to be honoured with a star on the iconic Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2026.
The announcement was made during a live press conference at Ovation Hollywood, where the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce revealed the honourees selected for the Walk of Fame’s Class of 2026. Padukone will be joined by international celebrities including Miley Cyrus, Timothée Chalamet, Emily Blunt, Marion Cotillard, Rachel McAdams, Franco Nero, and celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay.
The selections were made from hundreds of nominations by the Walk of Fame selection panel during a meeting held on June 20, with final approval granted by the Chamber’s board of directors on June 25.
Peter Roth, former CEO of Warner Bros. Television and chairman of the selection committee, said, “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.”
This recognition marks a significant milestone in Padukone’s career, highlighting her growing global presence. She made her Hollywood debut in 2017 opposite Vin Diesel in xXx: Return of Xander Cage and has been featured in TIME magazine’s list of the 100 most influential people and Variety’s International Women’s Impact Report.
Known for her appearances at the Cannes Film Festival and the Met Gala, Padukone has been a regular at global red carpet events. In 2023, she presented the Oscar-winning song Naatu Naatu from SS Rajamouli’s RRR at the Academy Awards, introducing it to a global audience.
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Skeleton handed over to police, says Lawyer for Dharmasthala mass burials case complainant
Belthangady: A skeleton, allegedly buried as mentioned in the complaint related to the Dharmasthala mass burials case, has been exhumed and handed over to the Belthangady police. Pawan Deshpande, the lawyer representing the complainant, stated that all necessary legal procedures were followed and a formal statement was recorded before the judge.
The complainant, who has alleged the mass burial of bodies in Dharmasthala, appeared before the Principal Civil Judge and JMFC Court of Belthangady Taluk on July 11 to give his statement.
Speaking to the media after the court proceedings, advocate Pawan Deshpande said, “The complainant is prepared to clearly identify the locations where the bodies were buried. We will cooperate fully with the police on whatever date they set. Relevant information has already been submitted, and there is a concern that evidence could be destroyed. It is now the responsibility of the police to act and exhume the bodies as per the statement.”
When asked about the identity of the accused in the case, Deshpande clarified that the details have been submitted to the court and are with the investigating officer. “We do not have access to that information,” he said.
The lawyer also confirmed that the complainant has not been arrested or taken into police custody. “He is with us and will appear whenever the police direct him to. The complainant is cooperating with the investigation,” Deshpande added.
