Ranveer and Deepika share first glimpse of daughter ‘Dua,’ meaning ‘a prayer,’ on Diwali

On the festive occasion of Diwali, Bollywood stars Ranveer Singh and Deepika Padukone shared a special moment with their fans: the first glimpse of their newborn daughter, Dua Padukone Singh. Born on September 8, the couple introduced their baby girl to the world through an Instagram post that captured a tender image of her tiny feet wrapped in a red ethnic outfit. In the same post, they also revealed the significance of her name, "Dua," which means "a prayer." They added, "Because she is the answer to our prayers. Our hearts are filled with love & gratitude."

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The post quickly went viral, drawing love and congratulations from fans and fellow celebrities. Alia Bhatt responded with heart emojis, while Saba Pataudi expressed her joy with "Beautiful, Mashallah." Zoya Akhtar and Upasana Konidela joined in, calling the moment "beautiful" and "cutest," respectively.

The couple had previously announced Dua’s arrival in an Instagram post, saying, "Welcome baby girl. 8-9-2024. Deepika & Ranveer." Celebrities, including Sonam Kapoor and her husband Anand Ahuja, shared heartfelt congratulations.

The release of this touching family moment coincides with the Diwali release of Ranveer and Deepika’s latest film, Singham Again, adding extra cheer to their celebrations during this festive season.