NRI PULSE NEWS REPORT
Mumbai, April 19, 2026 — Bollywood actors Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh have announced that they are expecting their second child, less than two years after welcoming their first baby.
The couple shared the news on April 19 through a joint post on Instagram. The post featured a playful image involving their daughter, Dua Padukone Singh, subtly revealing the pregnancy. Deepika kept the caption minimal, using only emojis, while the visual conveyed the message.
The couple had welcomed their first child, a daughter named Dua, on September 8, 2024. With the new development, Dua is set to become an elder sibling, marking another milestone in the actors’ personal lives.
The announcement triggered an outpouring of reactions from the film fraternity. Actors including Kiara Advani, Parineeti Chopra, and Samantha Ruth Prabhu were among those who extended their wishes publicly.
Padukone and Singh, who married in 2018 after several years of dating, are regarded as one of Bollywood’s most prominent couples. Their relationship began during the filming of Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram-Leela and has since remained in the public eye.
The news comes at a time when both actors continue to maintain busy professional schedules. Ranveer Singh is currently riding the success of his recent film Dhurandhar: The Revenge, while Deepika Padukone is set to appear in upcoming projects including King alongside Shah Rukh Khan.
Despite their demanding careers, the couple has consistently emphasized the importance of family. Their latest announcement signals what many fans see as a new chapter, with growing focus on both parenthood and work-life balance.
