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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49 Indigo flights likely to be cancelled from Hyderabad
Hyderabad (PTI): As many as 49 outbound Indigo flights are expected to be cancelled from here on Friday, Rajiv Gandhi International Airport sources said.
Similarly, 43 incoming flights are also likely to be cancelled during the day, they said.
A chaotic situation prevailed at the airport for the second consecutive day on Thursday as IndiGo cancelled 37 outbound flights, leaving aggrieved flyers stranded without alternative arrangements or clear communication.
"Absolute chaos at Hyderabad airport because of Indigo operational mess. All gates were bombarded with angry stuck passengers," a netizen said in a post on X this morning.
The airline, in a late-night statement, said the last two days have seen widespread disruption across IndiGo’s network and operations.
"We extend a heartfelt apology to all our customers and industry stakeholders who have been impacted by these events. IndiGo teams are working diligently and making all efforts with the support of MOCA, DGCA, BCAS, AAI and airport operators to reduce the cascading impact of these delays and restore normalcy," it said.
Indigo further said it will continue to keep its customers apprised of any changes to their scheduled flights and advise them to check the latest status at https://goindigo.in/check-flight-status.html before heading to the airport.
IndiGo deeply regrets the inconvenience caused and remains focused on streamlining its operations at the earliest, it added.
