'Let's Celebrate & Not Bring Them Down': Freida Pinto Backs Deepika Padukone Amid Criticism Over Her Hollywood Walk Of Fame Star

Bollywood actress Deepika Padukone is set to receive a star on the prestigious Hollywood Walk of Fame in Los Angeles in 2026. Although she has been away from films since the birth of her daughter, Dua Padukone Singh, she continues to make headlines. Following the announcement, she faced criticism from several netizens who expressed surprise over her selection, despite having done only one Hollywood film, over global stars like Priyanka Chopra and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan.

Amid the criticism, Slumdog Millionaire actress Freida Pinto came out in support of Deepika, stating that the topic should not spark an "endless debate." Taking to her Instagram story, Pinto wrote on Friday, "To my fellow South Asians- Let’s celebrate our own and not bring them down please. News like this should make us feel proud to see a hardworking, talented Indian woman of substance being celebrated on a global platform. This topic doesn’t need to lend itself endless debate. Congratulations Deepika, you deserve the recognition!"

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