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Deepika Padukone Crafts Modaks with Chef Vikas Khanna in New York

Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh visited chef Vikas Khanna's New York restaurant, Bungalow, where Deepika learned to make traditional modaks. Khanna shared the moment on Instagram, calling it a blessed end to the year and offering the pomegranate-cardamom modaks to guests for an auspicious 2026. The chef connected the activity to his heritage, making modaks with molds from Mumbai's Siddhivinayak Temple. Meanwhile, Ranveer is enjoying the success of his recent film "Dhurandhar," while Deepika was last seen in "Kalki 2898 AD."

Key Points: Deepika, Ranveer Make Modaks with Vikas Khanna in NY

  • Celebrity culinary visit
  • Making traditional modaks
  • Auspicious start to 2026
  • Promoting cultural traditions
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Deepika Padukone makes modaks at chef Vikas Khanna's restaurant in New York

Deepika Padukone & Ranveer Singh visited chef Vikas Khanna's NYC restaurant to make modaks for an auspicious start to 2026.

"This has to be the most blessed end to 2025 -- a new beginning in honor of India. - Vikas Khanna"

New York, December 31

Lovebirds Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh are currently vacationing in New York.

Renowned chef Vikas Khanna, who runs restaurant Bungalow in the US, on Wednesday, gave fans a sneak peek into Deepika and Ranveer's visit to his outlet, where the 'Om Shanti Om' star tried her hand at making modaks.

Posting a video of Deepika and Ranveer learning how to make modaks from him, Vikas on Instagram wrote, "This has to be the most blessed end to 2025 -- a new beginning in honor of India. Team Bungalow had the privilege of celebrating with Ranveer & Deepika her first modak All our guests walking into Bungalow today will enjoy pomegranat & cardamom modaks for an auspicious beginning to 2026."

He added, "Celebrating DHURANDHAR -- standing taller than any film in the world. Modak is a sweet dumpling offered to Lord Ganesha, symbolizing auspicious beginnings, prosperity, wisdom, and blessings. Pomegranate is considered sacred in many cultures around the world for health & wellbeing. Standing in front of my parents wedding picture and creating modaks from the molds I just got from Siddhivinayak Temple.....I'm truly humbled."

Meanwhile, on the work front, Ranveer is basking in the success of his film 'Dhurandhar'. The film is directed by Aditya Dhar and stars an ensemble cast of Akshaye Khanna, Sanjay Dutt, Arjun Rampal, and R. Madhavan, with Ranveer Singh in the lead roles.

Made in two parts, the first instalment follows a decade-long Indian intelligence operation in which an undercover agent infiltrates Karachi's criminal and political underworld. The film was released on December 5 and is running in theatres.

Deepika was last seen in Kalki 2898 AD.

- ANI

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Aman W
Love this! It's nice to see celebrities not forgetting their roots. The modak molds from Siddhivinayak Temple make it extra special. Also, huge congratulations to Ranveer for Dhurandhar's success - heard it's a fantastic film!
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Rohit P
Pomegranate and cardamom modaks sound delicious! Chef Vikas is a genius. This is a much better use of their platform than some other things we see. Simple, cultural, and positive. More of this, please.
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Sarah B
As someone living in the US, it's always a treat to see Indian culture being showcased so beautifully here. Bungalow is on my list now! The story about the parents' wedding picture is so touching.
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Karthik V
While I appreciate the sentiment, part of me feels this is a very curated PR moment. Every move of theirs is documented. Can't they just make modaks and enjoy a private vacation? Just a thought.
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Nisha Z
Deepika and Ranveer are such a vibe! ❤️ Perfect way to end the year - good food, good traditions, and celebrating a hit film. Dhurandhar is indeed standing tall. Jai Ganesh! 🐘

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