Sonam Kapoor likes post hinting Deepika paid for Hollywood Walk of Fame; fans smell cold war

Bollywood superstar Deepika Padukone is taking India to the world, one red carpet at a time. The actress, who has steadily made a mark in the West with her poise, talent, and global brand presence, is now all set to be immortalised on the iconic Hollywood Walk of Fame. Deepika has been named among the class of 2026 in the Motion Pictures category, making history as the first Indian actress to receive this rare honour. But while fans are celebrating this big international moment, there’s also some chatter around what it really takes to land a star on the prestigious boulevard.

Shortly after the announcement, Instagram’s anonymous fashion watchdog Diet Sabya stirred things up with a thread on “random facts,” casually dropping the price tag that comes with a Walk of Fame star. The post stated that while fans can nominate a celebrity (with a $250 fee), the selected nominee or their sponsor must shell out a hefty $75,000 to $85,000 (approximately Rs 73 lakh) for the installation and maintenance of the star. A fun fact or subtle shade? That’s up for debate.

The internet got talking when actress Sonam Kapoor liked the post. Fans and Reddit users were quick to speculate whether this was a dig at Deepika, reviving whispers of an old cold war between the two fashion-forward stars. Some felt it was harmless scrolling, others weren’t so sure. Was it a silent commentary on the alleged “paid honour”? Or just a coincidence? The mystery remains.

What’s certain, though, is that Deepika’s global graph is on the rise. From starring opposite Vin Diesel in xXx: Return of Xander Cage, walking major international fashion runways, to being on the jury at the Cannes Film Festival, the actress has constantly represented India on world platforms. This Walk of Fame star, whether sponsored or not, is still a landmark achievement few Indian actors have reached.

She now has a two-year window to schedule the star’s unveiling ceremony. As we await the date, one thing is clear: Deepika Padukone is walking into history.