Did Deepika Padukone attend the Oscars 2026 in a red strapless gown? HERE’S THE TRUTH

The 98th Academy Awards, held on March 15, 2026, at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, Los Angeles, saw Priyanka Chopra and Isha Ambani as attendees, with Chopra presenting an award. Anticipation surrounded their appearance. Yet, the spotlight unexpectedly shifted as images of Deepika Padukone from the red carpet quickly circulated online, captivating social media.

Did Deepika Padukone really attend Oscars 2026?

Deepika Padukone is pictured in a red strapless gown, complemented by a stunning necklace. She's captured in conversation with Emma Stone in one image. Before you jump to conclusions about her presence at the Oscars 2026, these images of the "King" actress are, in fact, AI-generated. This viral pic of Deepika highlights the growing sophistication of AI in creating realistic, yet fabricated, visual content, blurring the lines between reality and digital art.

The AI-generated images were so convincing that many online users believed the actress had attended the Oscars. Despite the realistic appearance, the truth is that Deepika Padukone did not attend the event.

Priyanka Chopra at Oscars

Priyanka Chopra presented at the 2026 Oscars, alongside Javier Bardem, to award the Best International Feature Film. However, Bardem's onstage remarks stole the spotlight, drawing significant attention from the audience and viewers alike.

Upon taking the stage, Bardem declared, "No to war and free Palestine." Priyanka Chopra, standing beside him, responded with a smile and a nod. The video quickly went viral, with Priyanka's reaction sparking significant discussion on social media platforms.

India faces disappointment at Oscars

At the Oscars 2026, no Indian film received a nomination. "Homebound" reached the top 15 but did not advance further. This outcome marked a disappointment for Indian cinema, despite the film's initial progress in the selection process.

Deepika’s work front

Deepika Padukone, after withdrawing from the ‘Kalki 2898 AD’ sequel and ‘Spirit,’ is set to star in ‘King’ with Shah Rukh Khan. This project reunites her with SRK and director Siddharth Anand. The film, featuring an ensemble cast including Suhana Khan, Rani Mukerji, Raghav Juyal, Abhay Verma, Abhishek Bachchan, and Saurabh Shukla, is scheduled for a December 24, 2026, release.

In addition to "King," Deepika Padukone will also star alongside Allu Arjun in Atlee’s upcoming film, currently titled ‘AA22XA6.’ The recently released announcement video has generated excitement among her fans. The official title of the film is expected to be revealed on Allu Arjun’s birthday, April 8, 2026.