Deepika Padukone turns 40, celebrates with fans before flying to New York

Deepika Padukone celebrated her 40th birthday by cutting a cake with fans in Mumbai before flying to New York with Ranveer Singh. The gratitude event went viral as fans poured love on the actor. With upcoming film King alongside Shah Rukh Khan, the year looks big.

Post Published By: Sona Saini

Updated : 5 January 2026, 10:18 AM IST

Deepika Padukone Marks Milestone Birthday with Gratitude Day in Mumbai

 Mumbai: Bollywood's glamour queen, Deepika Padukone, turns 40 today. She is receiving wishes from across the globe on social media for this special occasion. Deepika, who has captured audiences' hearts with her powerful performances from "Piku" to "Padmaavat," also had a very special birthday for her fans.

Thanks to fans on "Gratitude Day"

Interestingly, Deepika shared her joy with her fans even before her birthday. Before leaving for the US, she met fans as part of "Gratitude Day" held in Mumbai's Mahalaxmi area. During this, Deepika cut a cake, interacted with fans, and expressed her gratitude for their love. The video of this special moment is rapidly going viral on social media.

Happy birthday to you mother @deepikapadukone
We wish you many wonderful years filled with good health, many films, and many achievements🌟🎉♥️#HappyBirthdayDeepikaPadukone pic.twitter.com/15RTPn8ndn

— 𝐁𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐃𝐞𝐞𝐩𝐢𝐤𝐚 (@TheQueenDP) January 4, 2026

Simple yet stylish look

Deepika looked simple yet stylish at the event. Her elegance in a maroon co-ord set caught everyone's attention. Surrounded by fans, Deepika continued to smile, posing for photos, and warmly greeted everyone. Her thank-you note after cutting the cake became an emotional moment for fans.

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Leaving for America with Ranveer

After the event, Deepika left for America with her husband Ranveer Singh. It's being reported that the couple celebrated New Year there, and now Deepika is celebrating her 40th birthday in New York. The Deepika-Ranveer duo has always been a fan favorite, making this trip a highly anticipated experience.

A Big Year on the Work Front

On the work front, the coming year is shaping up to be a special one for Deepika. She will soon be seen in Shah Rukh Khan's upcoming film, "King," directed by Siddharth Anand. It's believed that her first glimpse of the film may be revealed on her birthday, which fans are eagerly awaiting.

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