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Deepika Padukone Talks About Motherhood, Pregnancy Complications, And Naming Dua
Updated on: 08 May, 2025 12:25 PM IST |Amruta Karulkar
Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh
The journey into parenthood is often filled with joy, anticipation, and a few unexpected turns. For Bollywood power couple Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh, welcoming their daughter Dua has been a profound experience. Recently, Deepika opened up about this new chapter, discussing everything from the thoughtful process of naming their child to the challenges she faced during pregnancy and how motherhood is reshaping her perspective on life and work.
The name Dua, an Arabic term for prayer, resonated deeply with Deepika, who found it through poetry and music. "It felt like a beautiful summary of what she means to us and why she means what she means to us," she added. The decision was a simple, heartfelt moment between the couple. Deepika recalled texting Ranveer late one night while he was on set: "Dua? He said yes, and that was it."
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Deepika`s pregnancy journey, while beautiful, was not without its difficulties. At 38, she faced intense public scrutiny, including baseless rumours about surrogacy and faking her pregnancy. Beyond the mental toll, Deepika revealed she also experienced physical complications. "I went through a lot in the eight, nine months of being pregnant and delivery," she shared, mentioning challenges in the last two months and pain in her spine. Throughout this time, the support of her family and friends was her strength.
After Dua`s arrival, Deepika remarked that her "centre has shifted", a sentiment many new mothers can relate to. She also shared that Ranveer had encouraged her to take the lead on when to start a family, saying, "He was like, `It`s your body. Yes, it`s a together decision, but eventually it`s your body that`s going to go through it. So whenever you feel ready.`"
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She also recounted an incident where a director seemed to question her commitment when she prioritised being with her daughter over a meeting. "He retorted and said, `Oh, it seems that you are taking motherhood very seriously.`" Deepika recalled, firmly stating her disagreement with his sentiment.
While official announcements are pending for some projects like `King` with Shah Rukh Khan and Suhana Khan, Deepika is reportedly set to begin work on the sequel to `Kalki 2898 AD`. As she embraces this new phase, it`s clear that Deepika Padukone is navigating motherhood with grace, strength, and a renewed sense of purpose.
The Meaning Behind `Dua`
Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh welcomed their baby girl in September 2024, but it wasn`t until November that they announced her name: Dua. In a recent interview with Marie Claire, Deepika shared the heartfelt reason behind their choice. She explained that they wanted to take their time, allowing their daughter to settle into the world and for her personality to begin to emerge. "I think what was more important for us was to first hold the baby in our arms, allow her to sort of see this new world she`s come into, and allow her personality to start developing a little bit," she said.The name Dua, an Arabic term for prayer, resonated deeply with Deepika, who found it through poetry and music. "It felt like a beautiful summary of what she means to us and why she means what she means to us," she added. The decision was a simple, heartfelt moment between the couple. Deepika recalled texting Ranveer late one night while he was on set: "Dua? He said yes, and that was it."
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Deepika`s pregnancy journey, while beautiful, was not without its difficulties. At 38, she faced intense public scrutiny, including baseless rumours about surrogacy and faking her pregnancy. Beyond the mental toll, Deepika revealed she also experienced physical complications. "I went through a lot in the eight, nine months of being pregnant and delivery," she shared, mentioning challenges in the last two months and pain in her spine. Throughout this time, the support of her family and friends was her strength.
After Dua`s arrival, Deepika remarked that her "centre has shifted", a sentiment many new mothers can relate to. She also shared that Ranveer had encouraged her to take the lead on when to start a family, saying, "He was like, `It`s your body. Yes, it`s a together decision, but eventually it`s your body that`s going to go through it. So whenever you feel ready.`"
Also Read: When Deepika Padukone Was Intimidated To Work With Irrfan Khan In Piku
Motherhood and Career: A New Pace
Currently on a break to be with Dua, Deepika is candid about how motherhood might change her approach to work. She acknowledged, "I do not know if work for me will be the same as it was before having Dua, but I`ll definitely be guilty of leaving her alone."She also recounted an incident where a director seemed to question her commitment when she prioritised being with her daughter over a meeting. "He retorted and said, `Oh, it seems that you are taking motherhood very seriously.`" Deepika recalled, firmly stating her disagreement with his sentiment.
While official announcements are pending for some projects like `King` with Shah Rukh Khan and Suhana Khan, Deepika is reportedly set to begin work on the sequel to `Kalki 2898 AD`. As she embraces this new phase, it`s clear that Deepika Padukone is navigating motherhood with grace, strength, and a renewed sense of purpose.
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