Deepika Padukone is all set to make history. The Bollywood star will soon have her very own star on the famous Hollywood Walk of Fame. This will make Deepika the first mainstream Indian actress to get this big honour. While many in India are thrilled by this news, it has also made people curious. Fans are now learning that getting a star on the streets of Los Angeles is not just about talent and fame. There is quite a bit of money involved too.The Instagram post that got everyone talkingThe popular Instagram account Diet Sabya recently put up a post that caught everyone’s attention. It read, “Deepu’s getting a Hollywood Walk of Fame Star. Confirmed na? Fun fact: Once you get nominated (usually by fans who pay a nominal fee of 250 USD), the celebrity (or a brand that’s sponsoring said celeb) has to pay 75000-85000 USD for the installation and maintenance of the star.”The post also mentioned other big moments in the world of fashion. But what really stood out for everyone was this piece about Deepika and the costs of getting a star on the Walk of Fame.Sonam and Rhea Kapoor’s silent reactionWhile many people were still busy reading and discussing this post, Sonam Kapoor and Rhea Kapoor quietly showed their reaction. Both sisters ‘liked’ the post.
For fans, it’s moment of pride, no matter whatEven with all this talk about costs, there is no denying that Deepika Padukone’s achievement is huge. Becoming the first mainstream Indian actress to have her name on the Hollywood Walk of Fame is truly something special. It shines a bright light on Bollywood and puts Indian cinema on the world map in a fresh way.Fans are still over the moon and see this as a proud moment, no matter what goes on behind the scenes or who pays for the star. Many shared their joy online. One fan wrote, “She’s unstoppable…” while another said, “Deepika Padukone not only a global superstar, she’s Indian pride and joy!” Someone else added, “Every single Hollywood actor has had to pay for it! What’s the big deal?”
