Deepika Padukone, one of the most popular and highest-paid actresses in Bollywood, has sparked pregnancy rumours after her appearance at the 77th BAFTA Awards, where she was invited as a presenter. The actress, who is married to actor Ranveer Singh, reportedly tried to cover her midriff with her hand and a clutch bag, leading to speculations that she might be expecting her first child. According to some sources, Padukone is in her second trimester and is due to deliver in July or August 2024.

Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh: A Power Couple

Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh are one of the most loved and admired couples in the Indian film industry. They have been dating since 2013, when they met on the sets of Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s epic romance ‘Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram-Leela’. They went on to star in two more films by the same director, ‘Bajirao Mastani’ and ‘Padmaavat’, both of which were critically and commercially successful. Their on-screen chemistry and off-screen camaraderie have won them millions of fans across the world.

The couple tied the knot in a private ceremony in Lake Como, Italy, on November 14, 2018, after six years of dating. They had two wedding ceremonies, one according to the Konkani traditions of Padukone’s family, and another according to the Sindhi customs of Singh’s family. They later hosted several receptions in India for their friends and relatives. Their wedding was one of the most talked-about events of the year, and their pictures and videos went viral on social media.

Deepika Padukone’s Pregnancy Rumours: A Timeline

This is not the first time that Deepika Padukone has faced pregnancy rumours. Ever since her marriage, the media and the public have been speculating about her possible motherhood. Here is a timeline of some of the instances when Padukone was rumoured to be pregnant:

In January 2019, Padukone posted a picture of herself with a baby filter on Instagram, which made some of her fans wonder if she was hinting at something. However, she clarified that it was just a fun post and nothing more.
In April 2019, Padukone was spotted at the airport with a slight bump on her stomach, which triggered the pregnancy rumours again. However, her spokesperson denied the reports and said that she was not pregnant.
In September 2019, Padukone shared a picture of her childhood with her mother on Instagram, with the caption “Ma”. Some of her fans interpreted this as a sign that she was ready to become a mother herself. However, she did not confirm or deny the rumours.
In November 2019, Padukone and Singh celebrated their first wedding anniversary by visiting the Tirumala Tirupati Temple and the Golden Temple. Some of the pictures showed Padukone wearing a loose-fitting salwar suit, which made some of her fans suspect that she was hiding a baby bump. However, she did not comment on the rumours.


In February 2020, Padukone attended the Femina Beauty Awards, where she was seen holding her stomach and smiling. This again sparked the pregnancy rumours, but she remained silent on the matter.
In February 2024, Padukone made her debut appearance at the BAFTA Awards, where she presented the award for Best Film. She wore a stunning silver saree by Sabyasachi Mukherjee, which accentuated her curves. However, she also seemed to cover her midriff with her hand and a clutch bag, which raised the pregnancy rumours once again. According to some sources, Padukone is in her second trimester and is expecting her first child with Singh.

Deepika Padukone’s Views on Motherhood

Deepika Padukone has always expressed her desire to become a mother someday. In an interview with Vogue Singapore in 2020, she said, “Ranveer and I love children. We look forward to the day when we will start our own family.”

She also said that she wanted to balance her personal and professional life, and that her family kept her grounded. “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,” she said.

Conclusion

Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh are one of the most successful and celebrated couples in Bollywood, who have been together for over a decade. They have also been the subject of constant pregnancy rumours, which they have neither confirmed nor denied. The latest rumours suggest that Padukone is pregnant with her first child and is in her second trimester. However, the couple has not made any official announcement yet, and has requested their fans to respect their privacy.