Recently, Deepika Padukone's fans rejoiced as The Academy's official Instagram handle paid homage to her iconic performance in the song "Deewani Mastani" from the 2015 film "Bajirao Mastani." The clip, featuring Padukone's mesmerizing dance moves to the melodious tunes of Shreya Ghoshal, garnered widespread acclaim. Directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali, the film also stars Ranveer Singh and Priyanka Chopra.

Responding to the tribute, Ranveer Singh, Padukone's husband and co-star, expressed his admiration with the word "Mesmeric!" Fans echoed Singh's sentiments, praising Padukone's unparalleled grace and labeling the song as one of the greatest in Hindi cinema.

The recognition from The Academy was hailed by fans as long overdue, with many expressing gratitude for acknowledging the beauty and artistry of Indian cinema. This acknowledgment resonates deeply, especially considering Deepika Padukone's previous involvement at the Oscars, where she introduced the performance of the Oscar-winning Telugu song "Naatu Naatu" from the film "RRR." Padukone's involvement in bridging global audiences with Indian cinema continues to be celebrated, reinforcing the industry's global impact and recognition.