Ahead of her 40th birthday on January 5th, Deepika Padukone hosted a special fan event in Mumbai on December 18, 2025, creating an unforgettable experience for her admirers. The celebration, held before Padukone traveled to New York City with her husband, Ranveer Singh, for New Year's and birthday celebrations, was filled with personal touches and heartfelt gestures.

Padukone reportedly covered the round-trip flight tickets for over 50 fans from across India, ensuring their presence at the event. A fan described the meet as "deeply personal," emphasizing Padukone's efforts to make each guest feel valued.

The actress went above and beyond by gifting each fan a luxurious 5 kg gift basket worth approximately Rs 15,000 as a token of her appreciation. The gift hampers contained a variety of treats, and Padukone also ensured a top-tier lunch was served, featuring Mexican, Chinese, and Italian cuisines.

The event included a Q&A session where Padukone answered questions about her films, motherhood, and more. One touching moment involved a fan sharing how Padukone's openness about her mental health struggles had helped him through a difficult time, which moved the actress. Another fan expressed a dream of dressing Padukone in one of their designs, to which she enthusiastically agreed. Furthermore, when a fan shared her dream of visiting Paris, Padukone offered to help make it a reality.

Videos and photos from the fan meet have surfaced online, showing Padukone at her candid best, connecting with her fans. A viral clip shows her cutting a three-tier chocolate cake as fans sang "Ankhon Mein Teri" from her debut film 'Om Shanti Om'. Padukone also discussed her plans to return to work in full form after her maternity leave in 2026 and emphasized her hands-on approach to motherhood.

The event was held at Mahalaxmi Race Course in Mumbai. Padukone sported a maroon-colored co-ord set and interacted with her fans with a warm smile.

On social media, fans have been sharing their love and wishes for the actress on her 40th birthday. There are also speculations that Padukone's look from her upcoming film 'King' starring Shah Rukh Khan, may be revealed on her birthday.