Overview
- Padukone announced The OnSet Program via social media as an experiential learning track designed to mentor aspiring technicians in Indian film and television, with submissions invited through the project’s site.
- She is celebrating her 40th birthday in New York with Ranveer Singh, with a local restaurant sharing their photo and the couple stepping out for an Indian meal to start the day.
- The couple were seen at Madison Square Garden for the Knicks–Hawks game, where they posed for selfies with fans; Singh has served as the NBA’s India ambassador since 2021.
- Unseen videos from a December 18 fan meet in Mumbai show Padukone cutting a cake and interacting with attendees at a curated event that featured personalized notes, gift hampers and a festive setup.
- A fan account reported that flights were arranged for more than 50 attendees and that hampers were of significant value, details that come from attendee posts rather than independent confirmation.