Deepika Padukone-Ranveer Singh Pregnancy Announcement: 6 Times The Couple Spoke About Having Kids

The internet has been buzzing and quaking since Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh announced their pregnancy. After all the speculation about them expecting their first child, the couple finally put the rumors to rest and confirmed the same.On Thursday, the RamLeela couple took to Instagram and revealed Deepika Padukone is due in September 2024. Her post was all about baby icons and announcing their pregnancy. No caption was needed except for two folded hands and an evil eye emoji. Have a look.View this post on InstagramA post shared by (@deepikapadukone)Times when Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh spoke about starting a familyThe couple has been married for over five years. They tied the knot in 2018 in an intimate ceremony in Lake Como around their close friends and family. They have often spoken about their love for children.Also Read: Deepika Padukone Announces Her Pregnancy With Ranveer Singh, Couple Due In SeptemberHowever, this was not the first time Ranveer Singh and Deepika spoke about being obsessed with kids and starting a family. The actress has time and again mentioned how she would love to embrace motherhood.As they navigate their journey beyond the celluloid and are all set to enter the new phase of their lives, here are times when the couple spoke about building a family together.1. When Deepika Padukone hinted at starting a familyIn an old interview with Vogue, the Fighter actress opened up about starting a family with her husband. The discussion also touched upon her aspirations for raising children and instilling positive values in them.When asked if they were planning to embrace parenthood, she smiled ear-to-ear and said, "Absolutely. Ranveer and I love children. We look forward to the day when we will start our own family.'Speaking about values, Deepika emphasized the importance of having a grounded upbringing and a simple life in the way she and her sister were raised.2. When Ranveer said he wanted a daughterIn an interview in 2021, the Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani actor revealed how he would like to become a father and start a family. Ranveer Singh said he has already started thinking of baby names.Also Read: Deepika Padukone Puts A Stop On Splitting Rumors With Husband Ranveer Singh See What She Has To SayView this post on InstagramA post shared by (@deepikapadukone)He also recalled how Deepika Padukone's childhood pictures are extremely adorable, and that's the reason he wishes to have a daughter.3. When mommy-to-be spoke about embracing motherhoodIn yet another interview, the Pathaan actress spoke about her love for kids and becoming a doting mother. She said it will happen when it has to."Motherhood trumps being married. That's what I hear from people who have had children. Of course, it will happen at some point, but no, I think it is unfair to put women through that or a couple through that. I guess the day we stop asking the questions is when we will bring about change," DP added.4. DP on wanting to have 3 childrenIn a roundtable interview back in 2013, the actress-entrepreneur opened up about her 10-year plan and mentioned she would love to be a mother with kids bustling around her.Also Read: Deepika Padukone And Ranveer Singh Reveal About Their Secret EngagementWhen asked what she would be doing if not an actor, Deepika said she would love to be a homemaker, ideally with three children, envisioning a content and happy life.5. When Deepika addressed pregnancy rumorsShe also spoke about addressing pregnancy rumors, especially when society pressures you to have kids as soon as you get married.View this post on InstagramA post shared by (@deepikapadukone)"I don't think there is anything to tackle, honestly. As people in the public eye, you are anyways so used to constant speculation. Sometimes, things are true, and people probably second-guess or assume something even before you have said it yourself, and sometimes, it's absolutely untrue. That's the nature of the business that we are in," the mommy-to-be added.6. Deepika Padukone on being a doted momIn an interview, the would-be mother opened up about instilling values in her future kids with Ranveer Singh and how she draws inspiration from her own parents. Deepika has time and again credited her parents for a simple upbringing.Also Read: Mommy-To-Be Deepika Padukone Spotted Shooting On Sets Of Singham Again, Watch'In this industry, it's easy to get carried away by fame and money. But no one treats me like a celebrity at home. I am a daughter and a sister first. I don't want that to change. My family keeps me grounded, and Ranveer and I hope to inculcate the same values in our children,' Padukone said.The parents-to-be are currently enjoying time off from work as they embark on their babymoon.