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    Deepika Padukone-Ranveer Singh confirm pregnancy, announce delivery date

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    Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh are expecting their first child. Rumors of her concealing a baby bump at the BAFTA Awards circulated. The couple exchanged vows in 2018 at Lake Como, Italy, after working together in Sanjay Leela Bhansali's films.

    Deepika and Ranveer
    Celebrity couple Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh are expecting the arrival of their first child, setting the internet abuzz. Deepika and Ranveer shared a post announcing their pregnancy on Thursday. The post read, "September 2024." Rumors of Deepika possibly concealing a baby bump quickly circulated after images from the 77th BAFTA Awards surfaced, showing her covering her midsection. Ranveer and Deepika both utilized their individual Instagram accounts to deliver the news. They posted an e-card featuring balloons, baby clothes, lollipops, and booties in soft pastel hues.

    Suspicions about a pregnancy escalated on social media, particularly on the microblogging platform X, following Padukone's attempts to conceal her abdomen on the BAFTAs' red carpet. Padukone attended the event as a presenter and garnered attention with her dazzling silver saree crafted by designer Sabyasachi Mukherjee.

    In a previous interview with Vogue Singapore, the "Ram Leela" actress openly expressed her desire to start a family, stating, "Ranveer and I adore children. We eagerly await the moment when we can begin our own family."

    Padukone and Singh exchanged vows in November 2018 at Lake Como, Italy, after six years of dating. They initially crossed paths on the set of Sanjay Leela Bhansali's 2013 romantic drama "Ram Leela," which was a commercial success. Their on-screen chemistry continued to captivate audiences in Bhansali's subsequent epics, "Padmavaat" and "Bajirao Mastani."


    Following the couple's pregnancy announcement, several Bollywood celebs congratulated them on social media. Taking to the comments section of Deepika and Ranveer's post. Actress Priyanka Chopra wrote, "Mubarak" along with a red heart emoji. Kriti Sanon wrote, "Omg!!!! Congratulations you two!"

    On the professional front, Padukone was last seen in the aerial drama "Fighter" alongside Hrithik Roshan, which achieved moderate success at the box office. She is slated to appear next in the fantasy film "Kalki 2898 AD" opposite Telugu superstar Prabhas.

    Meanwhile, Singh is preparing to headline "Don 3," the third installment of the "Don" franchise previously led by superstar Shah Rukh Khan. Actress Kiara Advani has been cast opposite him in the film, which is eagerly anticipated by fans. Deepika and Ranveer are among the invitees for Anant Ambani -Radhika Merchant pre-wedding ceremony, scheduled from March 1 to March 3 in Jamnagar.

    Deepika Padukone on motherhood

    Both Deepika and Ranveer have been very candid about starting a family. When asked about motherhood, Deepika in a recent interview said: "Absolutely. Ranveer and I love children. We look forward to the day when we will start our own family.”

    During a 2021 interview, Ranveer Singh disclosed his aspirations for parenthood, expressing his intention to become a father in 2-3 years. He mentioned that he and Deepika are already discussing potential names for their future child. Additionally, the actor revealed their plans to start a family soon, mentioning how adorable Deepika looked in her childhood photos and expressing his desire for an equally charming daughter. Ranveer also mentioned that he has begun the process of selecting baby names.

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