What was Deepika Padukone’s Rs 15,000 birthday gift for fans?
Deepika Padukone celebrated her 40th birthday by hosting a private fan-meet in Mumbai. Here’s a glimpse of the gift hamper that the actor gave to his fans.
Deepika Padukone celebrated her 40th birthday on January 5, celebrating the occasion with her friends and family in the United States, while also creating a memorable experience for her fans in India. before this birthday celebration abroadDeepika hosted a private fan event in Mumbai, inviting fans from across the country to join her for a day of gratitude and engagement.
The Mumbai fan gathering included over 50 fans who were flown in by Deepika’s team. According to social media reports, the actor bore the return airfare for each attendee and ensured that their journey was comfortable, arranging transportation from the airport to the venue.
Upon arrival, fans received personalized welcome baskets in their cars. These baskets included snacks like nuts, seeds, an ORS tetra pack and bottled coconut water. Each basket also contained a letter addressed to ‘Gratitude Day with Deepika Padukone’, with the message: “Thank you for taking the time and visiting today. I look forward to meeting you soon!”
The event was designed as an intimate gatheringWith a lavish buffet that includes a variety of dishes from chicken and fish to cheese platters and pastries. Non-alcoholic drinks and mocktails were served, and the venue was decorated in colors of red, maroon and gold with a Christmas tree and themed ornaments. A wall was also created for fans to write handwritten notes for Deepika.
Each fan was given a huge gift hamper that reportedly weighed five kilograms and was worth around Rs 15,000. The hampers included items like a weighted blanket, an H&M silk eye mask, an Ikea ergonomic pillow, and products from Deepika’s skincare brand 82°E, including cleanser, moisturizer, and sunscreen.
Deepika made a point of meeting each fan personally, reading their handwritten notes and engaging in one-on-one conversations. Videos shared on social media showed fans singing along in your eyes As soon as Deepika cut the birthday cake. During these conversations, she opened up about personal topics, including embracing motherhood and her mental health experiences.
Along with the fan event, Deepika used her birthday to announce a new initiative aimed at supporting the development of creative professionals. Sharing a video on Instagram, she said, “Last year, I felt very strongly about identifying incredible creative talents from across the country and abroad and giving them a platform to be seen, heard and experienced. I am so thrilled to announce the launch of The Onset Program and really can’t wait to introduce you all to the next generation of creative talent.”
The Onset program is designed to provide training opportunities in areas such as writing, directing, camera work, lighting, editing, sound design, art direction, costume design, hairstyling, makeup artistry and production. The first phase aims to provide a launch pad for individuals ready to handle their own creative projects.
In films, the actor is gearing up for his next film with Allu Arjun, directed by Atlee. She will be seen in King alongside Shahrukh Khan, Suhana Khan, Abhishek Bachchan among others.
