Deepika Padukone turns 40: Bodyguard shares UNSEEN PIC with heartfelt wish for 'King' actress

The 'Kalki 2898 AD' actress Deepika Padukone celebrated her 40 birthday on January 5, 2025. The actress received many wishes from fans and people from the film industry. But one wish touched many hearts. Her bodyguard Jalaluddin Shaikh, shared a birthday post on Instagram. He posted an unseen photo with Deepika. In the photo, the 'Om Shanti Om' actress is laughing freely and looks confident and happy. She is wearing a dress and looks stylish without trying too hard. Jalaluddin stands next to her and smiles with pride. Along with the photo he wrote, “Wishing you many many more happy returns of the day. God bless you always."

Deepika Padukone's pre-birthday celebrations with fans

Before her birthday, the 'King' actress chose to spend time with her fans. She hosted a small pre-birthday event. It was not loud or flashy. The 'Pathaan' actor sat down with her fans and spoke openly about her life and thoughts from the heart. She also spoke about her upcoming films during the chat. Fans felt close to her at that moment. Many of them later shared how special the day felt. A fan page post said, “From flight bookings to huge gift hampers & sharing your pre-birthday cake, you made fans feel truly special. Thank you for the follow & the love.#happybirthdaydeepikapadukone”.

Sonam Kapoor’s simple birthday note

Among all the birthday wishes, Sonam Kapoor’s post also caught attention. Sonam shared a throwback photo with Deepika on her Instagram stories. The message was short and sweet. She wrote, “Happy Birthday Deepika.”

Fans speak from the heart on Deepika Padukone's birthday

Fans did not hold back their emotions. Social media was full of love and kind words. One fan wrote, “I don’t think I can actually say anything. This was such a special moment #HappyBirthdayDeepikaPadukone". Another fan described the meeting as a day of thanks and wrote, “Happy Birthday to the most graceful soul. 18th December, A Day Of Gratitude With Deepika Padukone." Many fans said the gathering stayed in their hearts. They felt seen and valued by her.

Deepika Padukone on the work front

On the work side, Deepika Padukone is getting ready for a big project and is teaming up with director Atlee for a large action film. The film is untitled for now and is called "AA22xA6" featuring Allu Arjun.