Summary Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh announce their second pregnancy through a heartfelt social media post featuring their daughter Dua.
MUMBAI (Web Desk) – Bollywood stars Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh have announced they are expecting their second child, sharing the news in a distinctive and heartwarming way that quickly captured attention across social media.
The couple revealed the pregnancy on Sunday, through a joint post on Instagram, confirming the news with an image that placed their daughter, Dua, at the centre of the announcement. In the picture, the toddler is seen holding a pregnancy test kit displaying a positive result, offering a creative and personal touch to the reveal. Notably, neither Padukone nor Singh appeared in the image, making their daughter the focal point of the announcement.
The post immediately drew widespread reactions, with fans and fellow celebrities flooding the comments section with congratulatory messages. Among those extending their wishes were Samantha Ruth Prabhu and Parineeti Chopra, reflecting the excitement within the film industry and beyond. Social media users also engaged in lively discussions, with some speculating about the baby’s gender while others celebrated Dua’s new role as an elder sibling.
The couple’s first child, Dua, was born in September 2024. They later introduced her to the public during the festival of Diwali, marking a moment that had been eagerly anticipated by their followers. The name “Dua,” which translates to “prayer” or “blessing,” was previously shared by the couple as symbolising an answered prayer, adding emotional resonance to their growing family.
Padukone and Singh were married on November 14, 2018, in an elaborate ceremony held at Lake Como, Italy. The wedding blended Sindhi and Konkani traditions, reflecting their respective cultural backgrounds, and was widely noted for its elegance and scale.
While the couple has not disclosed the expected due date of their second child, the announcement has already generated significant buzz.
Alongside their personal milestone, both actors remain active professionally. Padukone is preparing for her upcoming project King, in which she is set to star alongside Shah Rukh Khan. Meanwhile, Singh continues to draw attention following the success of his recent film Dhurandhar: The Revenge, maintaining a strong presence at the box office.
