Deepika Padukone marks 40th birthday with fans and a nostalgic 'Om Shanti Om' cake-cutting moment

Highlights

• Deepika Padukone hosts an intimate pre-birthday celebration with fans in Mumbai
  
• Cuts a three-tier chocolate cake as fans sing Ankhon Mein Teri from Om Shanti Om
  
  
• Actress spends time interacting with fans during a Q&A session
  

A fan-led start to the birthday celebrations

Deepika Padukone began her birthday celebrations with a close-knit gathering of fans in Mumbai, choosing a personal meet-and-greet over a large public event. Photos and videos from the celebration surfaced online on Sunday, showing the actor in a relaxed setting, spending time with fans who had been specially invited for the occasion.

According to posts shared on social media, Padukone personally arranged for select fans to travel to Mumbai for the celebration, turning the afternoon into a memorable experience for those in attendance.

Padukone is seen smiling as fans gather around herX/ AkparovaMira

Cake-cutting moment goes viral

The highlight of the celebration came when Padukone cut a three-tier chocolate cake as fans sang Ankhon Mein Teri from Om Shanti Om. The song holds special significance, as the 2007 film marked her Bollywood debut opposite Shah Rukh Khan.

In the viral clip, Padukone is seen smiling as fans gather around her, cheering and singing while she blows out the candle and cuts the cake. She later shared pieces of the cake with those present, appearing visibly moved by the gesture.

Interacting beyond the spotlight

During the gathering, Padukone also took part in an organized question-and-answer session, responding to queries about her films, personal life, and motherhood. Fans shared images and videos from the interaction, praising the actor for making time to connect with them on a personal level.

The celebration quickly gained traction online, with fans posting photos and messages describing the meet-and-greet as warm and memorable.

Upcoming projects

On the work front, Padukone has a busy slate ahead. She is set to reunite with Shah Rukh Khan in the upcoming action film King and will also be seen in a key role in an upcoming film directed by Atlee.