Deepika Padukone wishes dad and former Badminton champion Prakash Padukone on his 70th birthday with a special announcement

Deepika Padukone with her dad

Bollywood actress Deepika Padukone and her father Prakash Padukone, founders of  The Padukone School of Badminton (PSB), has achieved a significant milestone by establishing over 75 coaching centres across 18 Indian cities. It includes cities like Bengaluru, Delhi NCR, Mumbai, Chennai, Jaipur, Pune, Nashik, Mysuru, Panipat, Dehradun, Udaipur, Coimbatore, Sangli, and Surat - within its first year of operations.
Prakash Padukone, a former World No. 1 and All England Champion, mentors the Padukone School of Badminton.

On the special day of her father, Prakash Padukone's 70th birthday, Deepika says it is their academy's mission - “Badminton for All,” and with this PSB aims to scale to 100 centres by the end of this year and 250 within the next three years.

Deepika Padukone, Founder of PSB, said: “As someone who grew up playing badminton, I’ve experienced firsthand how much this sport can shape one’s life – physically, mentally, and emotionally. Through PSB, I hope we can bring the joy and discipline of badminton to people from all walks of life, and build a generation that is healthier, more focused, and inspired by sport.”

Prakash Padukone, PSB’s Mentor and Advisor, said: “Sport is an integral part of growing up – it instills discipline, resilience, and a winning mindset that extends well beyond the court. With PSB, our goal is to make quality coaching accessible and affordable, nurture talent from the grassroots, and set a strong foundation for the future of Indian badminton.”

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She also shared the happy news on her social media handle and wrote: "As someone who grew up playing badminton, I’ve experienced firsthand how much this sport can shape one’s life – physically, mentally, and emotionally. Through Padukone School of Badminton(PSB), we hope to bring the joy and discipline of Badminton to people from all walks of life, and build a generation that is healthier, more focused, and inspired by sport.

Pappa, those who know you well, know your passion for this sport.That even at 70, all you do is eat, sleep and breathe Badminton.And we are committed to making your passion a reality: Badminton for All!

Happy 70th Birthday Pappa!️

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According to PSB, their vision is to democratise access to quality and affordable badminton coaching, providing opportunities for people of all ages and skill levels.

Under the guidance of Prakash Padukone, the organization seeks to introduce a nationwide community of school children and working professionals to the sport. It also aims to empower aspiring coaches with certified training and sustainable career paths.

PSB partners with schools, institutions, and existing venues to set up grassroots academies that feed into its flagship Training Program at the 3 High-Performance Centres of Excellence in Bengaluru.

With over 100 coaches trained under a structured certification program and access to cutting-edge facilities, PSB’s coaching system ensures consistency, quality, and the ability to identify and nurture future champions.