Deepika Padukone, a Bollywood starlet, melted hearts when she surprised her father, badminton icon Prakash Padukone, on his 70th birthday. The Pathaan actress, known for keeping family moments private, went all out with emotional tributes and nostalgic gestures that left the sports legend teary-eyed.
Heartwarming Highlights: Deepika framed historical images of Prakash’s 1980 All England Championship win as a “Time Machine” gift, with his medals.
Legendary Guests List: Badminton greats like Pullela Gopichand and PV Sindhu joined the intimate family celebration
Social Media Ode: Posted a rare childhood throwback with the caption “My first hero, my forever champion”
Why This Matters:
The Padukones are Indian sports/entertainment royalty, and this celebration highlighted their unbreakable bond. Prakash, who put Indian badminton on the global map, has been Deepika’s quiet strength through her career highs and mental health advocacy.
