Mumbai, June 10: Bollywood star Deepika Padukone celebrated her father, badminton legend Prakash Padukone's 70th birthday in a special way on Tuesday. The actor shared the news in a press release in an Instagram post, stating that their Padukone School of Badminton (PSB) has achieved a significant milestone by establishing over 75 coaching centres across 18 cities, including Bengaluru, NCR, Mumbai, Chennai, Jaipur, Pune, Nashik, Mysuru, Panipat, Dehradun, Udaipur, Coimbatore, Sangli, and Surat. ‘AA22XA6’: Deepika Padukone Joins Cast of Allu Arjun’s Upcoming Film Directed by Atlee – Watch Announcement Video.

Deepika said that the school "hope to bring the joy and discipline of Badminton to people from all walks of life". In a post on her Instagram handle, she wished her father a happy birthday, stating.

Deepika Padukone Instagram Post

After her announcement, Ranveer Singh dropped a heart emoji in the comment section. In the same press release, Prakash Padukone, PSB's Mentor and Advisor, shared his sentiment.

"Sport is an integral part of growing up - it instills discipline, resilience, and a winning mindset that extends well beyond the court. With PSB, our goal is to make quality coaching accessible and affordable, nurture talent from the grassroots, and set a strong foundation for the future of Indian badminton," Padukone said. Deepika Padukone Dazzles in Red at Cartier High Jewellery Event in Sweden’s Stockholm Amid ‘Spirit’ Controversy (See Pics).

PSB partners with schools, institutions, and existing venues to set up grassroots academies that feed into its flagship Training Program at the 3 High-Performance Centres of Excellence in Bengaluru, as per the press release.

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