21 April,2026 06:05 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Deepika Padukone with Punit Malhotra
Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh surprised everyone by announcing their second pregnancy on Sunday, April 19, 2026. After welcoming their daughter Dua in 2024, the couple set to embrace parenthood once again. The announcement received a lot of love and excitement from fans, who couldn't keep calm.
Amid the second pregnancy, Deepika continues to stay committed to her work. Director Punit Malhotra recently dropped a picture with the actress on Instagram from a shoot. The picture soon went viral among the netizens as it marked Deepika's first glimpse since the pregnancy announcement.
In the photo, Deepika is seen radiating pregnancy glow in a white outfit, as she keeps things simple yet elegant. Meanwhile, Punit chose a casual look. Notably, the actress chose not to reveal her baby bump. On the other hand, Punit did not reveal if the shoot was for a film or an advertisement, leaving fans curious about the nature of the project. Sharing the picture with Deepika on Instagram, Punit praised the King actress for her warmth and professionalism.
He wrote, "This shoot? 10/10. No notes! Thank you deepikapadukone for being so warm, gracious and wonderful⦠truly grateful! I owe you one" (sic)
Deepika and Ranveer's second pregnancy announcement took social media by storm. The couple shared a sweet post featuring their daughter Dua, holding a positive pregnancy test. The post sparked excitement among fans and celebrities alike, with several industry names extending their best wishes to the couple in the comments.
Deepika and Ranveer tied the knot in Italy in 2018. Their wedding included ceremonies that honoured both their Konkani and Sindhi traditions. The couple announced that they were expecting their first child in February 2024, following which they welcomed their first child, Dua, in September that year. After keeping thier daughter away from the public eye, the star couple introduced her to fans on Diwali, where they revealed her name.
On the work front, Deepika Padukone will next be seen in King alongside Shah Rukh Khan. Later, she is set to make her Telugu debut with Raaka, co-starring Allu Arjun, which is being helmed by Atlee.
