Deepika Padukone checks a major “bucket list” item with a nostalgic night at the Backstreet Boys’ residency; Fan sightings in NYC confirm she’s on a holiday with Ranveer Singh and his family.
December 31, 2025: While the world prepares to ring in 2026, Bollywood superstar Deepika Padukone is busy living her best pop-culture life. The actress, who has been on a year-end break, was recently spotted letting her hair down at a high-octane Backstreet Boys concert in Las Vegas, Nevada.
The “nostalgic” moment went viral after Deepika’s close friend, Sneha Ramchander, shared a snapshot of the duo at the venue.
- The Bucket List: Sneha captioned the post, “We did it!! Big one checked off our bucket list,” as they posed against a backdrop of futuristic visuals and a packed arena.
- The Look: Keeping it effortlessly chic, Deepika wore a simple white top and classic blue jeans—a stark contrast to her heavy action-avatar roles of late.
- The Vibe: Fans were thrilled to see the “Everybody” hitmaker’s track playing in the background of the story, marking a rare moment of the actress enjoying a fan-girl moment away from the cameras.
Holidaying in NYC with the “Bhavnanis”
Before hitting the Las Vegas strip, Deepika was seen soaking in the Christmas spirit in New York City with her husband, Ranveer Singh, and his family.
- Family Ties: Photos shared by fans showed Deepika smiling alongside Ranveer’s sister, Ritika Bhavnani, while Ranveer was spotted posing with fans at a local bar.
- Festive Fun: The couple was seen enjoying late-night ice cream strolls under the NYC holiday lights, following the massive global success of Ranveer’s latest blockbuster, Dhurandhar (which recently crossed the ₹1,100 crore mark).
Upcoming Blockbusters: 2026 and Beyond
Deepika has a massive slate of films lined up that could make 2026 her biggest year yet.
| Project | Co-Stars | Status/Release |
| King | Shah Rukh Khan, Suhana Khan | Release: 2026 (Action Thriller) |
| Chori Chori Remake | Ranbir Kapoor | Rumored: Directed by Ayan Mukerji |
| AA22xA6 | Allu Arjun | Filming: High-budget Pan-India project |
The “RK Studios” Revival Rumor
The industry is buzzing with reports that Ranbir Kapoor is officially reviving his grandfather Raj Kapoor’s legacy banner, RK Films.
- The Reunion: Reports suggest Ranbir and Deepika will reunite for a contemporary reimagining of the 1956 classic Chori Chori.
- The Director: Ayan Mukerji is reportedly developing the script to ensure it captures the “soul” of a Raj Kapoor film for a modern audience. This would mark the duo’s first collaboration since Tamasha (2015).