Making India proud yet again, Deepika Padukone became the first Indian to unveil the FIFA trophy. The superstar and India’s biggest global ambassador escorted the FIFA World Cup trophy in a specially commissioned truck and unveiled it at the Lusail Stadium.
Weighing 6.175 kgs and made of 18-carat gold and malachite, the trophy unveiling is a very important part of the pre-match ceremonies, thus making it a global moment for India, thanks to Deepika Padukone as she walked in with FIFA legend and former Spanish Professional Footballer, Iker Casillas Fernandez.
Looking absolutely breath-taking in a white shirt, brown over coat, black belt and her hundred watt smile, the superstar had millions of cameras flashing at the jam-packed bustling stadium.
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Mar 20, 2026Through the course of her career, superstar Deepika Padukone, has given her home country India many reasons to be proud of. The actor, producer, entrepreneur and mental health advocate with this development adds yet another highlight to her global achievements.
After representing India at the prestigious Cannes Film Festival where she turned jury member, to being the only Indian in the list of the World’s Top 10 most beautiful women according to the ‘Golden Ratio of Beauty’, Deepika Padukone has unparalleled global appeal that only grows bigger with every passing day. It’s no surprise then that Deepika Padukone is the only Indian to be chosen as the global face for luxury brands like Louis Vuitton and Cartier and even pop culture brand heavyweights like Levis and Adidas. The two-time TIME Magazine awardee, has also often been recognized alongside world leaders from different avenues.
