Fact Check: Deepika Padukone's Viral Pictures From Oscars 2026 Are AI-Generated
· Free Press Journal

The 98th Academy Awards took place on March 15, 2026, at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, Los Angeles, United States. We knew that two Indian celebrities, Priyanka Chopra and Isha Ambani, would be attending the Oscars 2026, and the former will also be presenting an award. However, a few pictures of Deepika Padukone from the red carpet of the award function have gone viral on social media.
She is seen wearing a red strapless gown with a beautiful necklace. In one of the pictures, the Om Shanti Om actress is seen chatting with Emma Stone. Well, before you start thinking that Deepika actually attended the Oscars 2026, let us tell you that these pictures of the King actress are AI-generated. Check out the viral pictures below...
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Deepika Padukone looks absolutely stunning at #Oscar 2026 red carpet.#oscar2026 pic.twitter.com/3VLW9NuFvL
— World of Movies (@WOM1993) March 16, 2026
Deepika Padukone and Emma Stone attending Oscars #Oscar pic.twitter.com/QnPpq6F5lm
— (@uffyehgehraiyaa) March 15, 2026
DEEPIKA PADUKONE AND CHAITHRA CHANDRAN...
— (@uffyehgehraiyaa) March 15, 2026
OMMGGGG #Oscars2026 pic.twitter.com/GuQCN4kLlI
These viral AI-generated pictures are so perfect that many netizens thought that the actress attended the Oscars. However, the truth is that she didn't.
Oscars 2026: Priyanka Chopra & Javier Bardem Present Best International Feature Award; Latter Says, 'No To War & Free Palestine' - Watch Viral VideoDeepika Padukone At The Oscars
For the uninitiated, in 2023, Deepika attended the Academy Awards, and she introduced the live performance of the song Naatu Naatu from the film RRR. The actress' appearence in a black gown had grabbed everyone's attention.
Priyanka Chopra At The Oscars 2026
Well, this year, Priyanka attended the Oscars 2026 as a presenter, and she along with Javier Bardem, presented the Best International Feature Film award. But what grabbed everyone's attention was Bardem's statement on stage.
Oscars 2026: Isha Ambani Rocks Basic White Shirt & Denim Bottoms At Academy MuseumAs soon as the two came on stage, Bardem said, "No to war and free Palestine." PeeCee, who was standing next to him, smiled and gave a nod. The video of the same has gone viral, and Priyanka's reaction has become a topic of discussion on social media. Watch the video below...
“No to war and Free Palestine”
— DiscussingFilm (@DiscussingFilm) March 16, 2026
— Javier Bardem at the Oscars pic.twitter.com/qoyMZ8gEM4
Meanwhile, at the Oscars 2026, no Indian film was nominated. Homebound made it to the top 15, but it failed to get a nomination.