Deepika Padukone's journey as an actor has been nothing short of remarkable. With a streak of back-to-back hits, her career speaks volumes about her talent and impact. Over the years, she has spread her wings, making a significant mark globally. From starring in international movies to becoming the face of top global brands, she has consistently represented the country on the world stage. As the actress celebrates her 40th birthday, here's looking at times Deepika Padukone shone bright at the global stage.
05 January,2026 09:37 AM IST | Amarylisa GonsalvesDeepika Padukone hosted a pre-birthday celebration for her fans in Mumbai last month, where she cut a huge cake and even had a fan meet-up. Videos and pictures from the event have now surfaced online as the actress turns 40 on January 5
05 January,2026 08:54 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentADVERTISEMENT
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In her final TikTok before 2026, Jojo Siwa teased some potential upcoming projects in a video of her lipsyncing to her 2016 song Boomerang, and subsequently changed her name on her profile
03 January,2026 11:33 AM IST | Los Angeles | IANSHollywood star Angelina Jolie visited the Egyptian side of the Rafah crossing into Gaza on Friday, where she met members of the Red Crescent and truck drivers ferrying humanitarian aid. After visiting the site she urged for more humanitarian help
02 January,2026 10:32 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentMatthew Perry: A Hollywood Tragedy traces the actor’s final year and the investigation after his death but focuses more on procedure than legacy. While emotional for fans, the documentary feels rushed and falls short of honouring the man behind Chandler Bing
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A video from Sudha Chandran’s annual Mata Ki Chawki has gone viral, showing the actress deeply immersed in devotion during a Devi bhajan, appearing trance-like form. The actress is also seen biting people, and breaking down while three people hold her back
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