Bollywood power couple Ranveer Singh and Deepika Padukone delighted fans by revealing their newborn daughter’s name and first picture on Diwali. Born on September 8, the baby girl was introduced to the world as “Dua Padukone Singh” through an Instagram post shared by the actors on Friday.
In their post, the couple offered a heartwarming glimpse of their daughter, sharing a photo of her tiny feet dressed in a red ethnic outfit. Accompanying the picture was a caption explaining the significance behind her name. “‘Dua’: meaning a Prayer,” the caption read. “Because She is the Answer to our Prayers. Our hearts are filled with Love & Gratitude. Deepika & Ranveer,” they added, expressing their deep joy and gratitude for their daughter’s arrival.
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The announcement sparked an outpouring of love on social media, with fans and Bollywood colleagues flooding the comments section with heartfelt messages. Alia Bhatt reacted with heart emojis, while Saba Pataudi, sister of Saif Ali Khan and Soha Ali Khan, commented, “Beautiful, Masha’Allah.” Filmmaker Zoya Akhtar echoed the sentiment with a “Beautiful” and a heart emoji. Upasana Konidela, wife of actor Ram Charan, also commented, calling Dua the “Cutest.” The warm wishes continued to pour in as fans and industry friends celebrated the joyous news.
Ranveer and Deepika had initially announced their daughter’s birth shortly after her arrival on September 8. The post, reading “Welcome baby girl. 8-9-2024. Deepika & Ranveer,” quickly went viral, garnering attention from celebrities and fans alike. Bollywood personalities, including Sonam Kapoor, Aditi Rao Hydari, and Kareena Kapoor Khan, shared their well-wishes, with Sonam writing, “Congratulations you both! How wonderful.” Hollywood actor Will Smith also extended his congratulations to the couple, underscoring their global fanbase.
On the professional front, Ranveer and Deepika’s latest film, Singham Again, coincided with Diwali’s festivities, releasing on the same day as Dua’s photo reveal. Directed by Rohit Shetty, the film had already garnered significant attention and now shares a memorable moment with the couple’s personal milestone.
The Padukone-Singh family’s announcement has certainly made this Diwali extra special, with fans eagerly awaiting more updates from the star couple about their new journey into parenthood.