As the sequel ‘Dhurandhar: The Revenge’ continues its historic run at the box office, actress Deepika Padukone made a graceful public appearance at sitarist Rishab Rikhiram Sharma’s “Sitar for Mental Health” concert in Mumbai on Friday, March 20, 2026. Eschewing the high-octane celebrations typical of a major film premiere, the actress chose a more serene setting, attending the musical evening alongside her mother-in-law, Anju Bhavnani, and sister-in-law, Ritika Bhavnani. Dressed in a stunning red-and-gold ethnic ensemble with her hair styled in a sleek bun, Deepika was seen vibing to the rhythmic sitar melodies, embodying a sense of calm even as her husband Ranveer Singh’s latest spy thriller takes the nation by storm.
The timing of her appearance is particularly notable given that ‘Dhurandhar 2’ has just become the first Bollywood film to cross the ₹100 crore net mark on its opening day. Following a massive ₹43 crore haul from paid previews, the Aditya Dhar directorial collected ₹102.55 crore on Thursday and added another ₹80.72 crore on Friday, bringing its two-day domestic total to an staggering ₹226.27 crore. While Ranveer Singh was seen celebrating with the cast and crew at the Mumbai premiere, fans were quick to notice Deepika’s absence from the main red carpet, leading to viral social media speculation. However, her presence at the concert with the Bhavnani family quickly dispelled any rumors of a rift, with fans praising her for being a “family person” and finding a quiet way to mark the weekend of her husband’s career-best performance.
While Deepika has yet to post a formal reaction to the film’s success on social media, industry insiders suggest she has been a pillar of support throughout the rigorous production of the high-scale actioner. Beyond the personal celebrations, the actress is also preparing for her own massive release, ‘King’, co-starring Shah Rukh Khan, which is slated for a Christmas 2026 debut. For now, the “Queen of Bollywood” seems content to let the music take center stage, balancing the frantic energy of a record-breaking box office weekend with the soulful strings of Rishab Sharma’s sitar.
