Deepika Padukone Welcomes Baby Girl: Ranveer Singh and Family in Joyous Celebration

Bollywood couple Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh have welcomed a baby girl on Sunday, September 8. The couple announced the arrival of their daughter on their Instagram handles. The development came a day after the ‘Om Shanti Om’ actress was admitted to Mumbai’s Reliance Foundation Hospital, Deccan Chronicle reported.

On September 7, Ujjala Padukone accompanied her 38-year-old daughter to the Mumbai hospital. The star-duo celebrated parenthood almost six years after their lavish wedding ceremony at Italy’s Lake Como.

Wishes from Celebrities

Several Bollywood actors have poured in warm wishes for the couple in the comment section. Alia Bhatt chose a series of emojis to express her love for the newborn, while Arjun Kapoor commented, “Laxmi aayi hai!!! The queen is here!!!” Trinetra Haldar Gummaraju of Made in Heaven fame, the transgender activist, Masaba Gupta, and Gauahar Khan also commented on the couple’s post.

Public Reaction

Netizens are abuzz with congratulatory messages for the couple. “Welcome little princess,” said a user on social media platform X (formerly Twitter). Another user wrote, “There is a different joy in becoming a parent. This was also his dream which got fulfilled. May God bless all his loved ones with this happiness.” A third user commented, “The fame he has earned in Bollywood is something that very few people get. Best wishes to this couple who have proved their ability on their own.”

A fourth user remarked, “Prakash Padukone will also be happy with the new baby girl… After all, he too has become a grandfather.”

Hospital Visit and Blessings

However, according to a Hindustan Times report, the star couple and family members were seen arriving at the hospital on Sunday. The photographers were unable to take a snap of the star-duo as they were seated inside their curtained car, but other relatives were spotted at the hospital premises.

The news about the baby’s arrival comes two days after the new parents were spotted seeking blessings at Siddhivinayak Temple located in the financial capital. The actress dressed in a traditional green saree sought Lord Ganesha’s blessings before her delivery on the occasion of Ganesh Chaturthi. The star couple announced their pregnancy in February this year.

Upcoming Projects

On the professional front, Deepika and Ranveer are set to appear next in Singham Again, which is scheduled for release during the festive period of Diwali in 2024. Subsequently, Ranveer will feature in Aditya Dhar’s upcoming action movie and Farhan Akhtar’s Don 3.