Overview

• The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce unveiled its Class of 2026 honorees during a livestreamed press event at Ovation Hollywood on July 2–3, naming Padukone among 35 recipients
• Padukone becomes the first Indian celebrity to receive a Walk of Fame star in the Motion Pictures category alongside Emily Blunt, Timothée Chalamet, Rami Malek, Rachel McAdams, Stanley Tucci and Demi Moore
• Her selection was drawn from hundreds of nominations reviewed by the Walk of Fame panel on June 20 and ratified by the Chamber’s board on June 25
• Sponsors have secured the $75,000–$85,000 fee required to create, install and maintain her star, with the unveiling date and sidewalk location to be determined
• Padukone acknowledged the honor on Instagram Stories with the single word “Gratitude…,” reflecting her appreciation of the recognition