Bollywood's power couple, Ranveer Singh and Deepika Padukone, marked the historic success of Singh's latest film, 'Dhurandhar', with a sweet culinary celebration in the heart of New York City. The duo visited the acclaimed restaurant Bungalow, owned by Michelin-starred chef Vikas Khanna, where Padukone rolled up her sleeves to create her very first modak.
A Sweet Celebration for a Cinematic Milestone
The festive gathering was orchestrated by chef Vikas Khanna to honour the phenomenal box office performance of Ranveer Singh's action spectacle, Dhurandhar. Khanna captured the intimate moments in an Instagram reel, perfectly set to the film's title track. The video showcases Khanna demonstrating the art of modak-making to the attentive couple.
In a heartwarming sequence, Deepika Padukone is seen carefully crafting the traditional sweet dumpling. Chef Khanna then feeds a modak to Ranveer, following it with a congratulatory hug for the film's towering achievement. The reel takes a playful turn as Deepika offers her handmade modak to Khanna, who smiles approvingly and feeds it back to her, symbolising a circle of blessings and shared joy.
Dhurandhar: A Career-Defining Hit for Ranveer
This celebration holds special significance as Dhurandhar has emerged as the highest-grossing film of the year and, notably, the biggest hit in Ranveer Singh's career. The actor's dedication to the role was immense, involving drastic physical transformation where he reportedly lost and gained 15 kilograms. Riding on this massive wave of success, Singh is already gearing up for the sequel, Dhurandhar 2, slated for 2026.
Meanwhile, Deepika Padukone has been in the headlines this year for her professional stands. She made headlines for exiting two major projects—Sandeep Reddy Vanga's Spirit and the sequel to Kalki 2898 AD—reportedly over concerns regarding demanding work schedules. In an interview with Brut India, she highlighted the need for better working conditions in the industry, stating her demands were not unfair and empathising with crew members who face tougher circumstances.
Looking Ahead: Star-Studded Lineups for 2026
While Ranveer focuses on his blockbuster franchise, Deepika Padukone has an exciting slate of her own. She will be seen sharing the screen with Shah Rukh Khan in the highly anticipated film 'King'. Additionally, she is collaborating with director Atlee and Telugu superstar Allu Arjun for another pan-India project, ensuring her continued dominance in Indian cinema.
Chef Vikas Khanna commemorated the New York celebration with a heartfelt caption on Instagram. He wrote, "This has to be the most blessed end to 2025, a new beginning in honors of India... Celebrating Dhurandhar, standing taller than any film in the world." He also announced that all guests at Bungalow would be treated to special pomegranate and cardamom modaks for an auspicious start to 2026.
The event beautifully wove together cinematic triumph, cultural tradition, and culinary art, marking a memorable chapter for one of Bollywood's most beloved couples as they step into the new year.
