Great Indian badminton player Prakash Padukone, who is the father of actress Deepika Padukone, celebrated his 70th birthday today. The Great player is often hailed as the father of badminton in India. Prakash Padukone became the first Indian to win the prestigious All England Open Championship in 1980. The victory made him the first Indian badminton star to be ranked World No. 1. The 70-year-old also won the gold medal in the men's singles badminton event at the 1978 Commonwealth Games. ‘Badminton for All’: Deepika Padukone Announces Expansion of Padukone School of Badminton on Her Father’s Birthday.
Happy Birthday, Prakash Padukone!
Wishing the former Badminton player Prakash Padukone ji a very Happy Birthday! pic.twitter.com/xNtJMogHPL
— Vineetha MV (@mvvineetha387) June 10, 2025
Heartwarming Birthday Wish for Prakash Padukone
Wishing a very happy birthday to #PrakashPadukone who redefined Indian badminton. Met Prakash many years ago. Despite his towering legacy, he was humility personified. Spoke with such warmth that it felt like a conversation with an old friend. pic.twitter.com/YJu9bvcZnc
— Rameshwar Singh (@RSingh6969a) June 10, 2025
Happy Birthday, Great Player
We followed his wins in All England and the other tournaments in circuit. He brought glory to the country. Happy Birthday to Prakash Padukone
— Sarod Chandra (@SarodChandra) June 10, 2025
Prakash Padukone is a legend!
Indeed, sir Prakash Padukone is a legend!
And let’s be honest, he was one of the most effortlessly charismatic and graceful sportsmen India produced.
— Dr. Rahul Swami (@DrRahulSwami) June 10, 2025
Birthday Wishes for Prakash Padukone
Bday greetings to Former All England Champion Prakash Padukone.
A great player and great coach who coached even Gopichand before 2001 All England Open.
May God bless you.
— Kim Woojin (@Badminton1993) June 10, 2025
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