On the special occasion of Diwali, celebrated actors Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh delighted fans by sharing the name of their newborn daughter.
Deepika and Ranveer, who welcomed their daughter on September 8, 2024, marked their first Diwali as parents with this heartfelt announcement. This Diwali was particularly memorable for the couple, coinciding with the release of Singham Again, in which both stars have prominent roles.
The couple named their daughter Dua Padukone Singh, a name that means “prayer.” In a touching Instagram post, they shared a picture of her tiny legs adorned in a bright red ethnic outfit. The caption read, “Dua Padukone Singh | ‘Dua’: meaning a Prayer. Because She is the Answer to our Prayers. Our hearts are filled with Love & Gratitude. Deepika & Ranveer.”
The post quickly garnered comments from celebrities like Maheep Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, and Patralekhaa, who shared their well-wishes and excitement.
Deepika Padukone’s Maternity Break
Deepika was actively promoting her film Kalki 2898 AD during her pregnancy. Since becoming a mother, she has mostly stepped back from public events. Meanwhile, Ranveer Singh has been busy with promotional activities for Singham Again. At one event, when asked about Deepika’s absence, Ranveer shared that she was caring for their baby, while he was taking over night duties.