Bollywood diva Deepika Padukone is once again melting hearts on the internet, but this time it’s not because of a film release, red carpet look, or brand campaign. Instead, it’s Deepika’s role as a mother that has everyone talking. To celebrate her daughter Dua Padukone Singh’s first birthday, the actress baked a chocolate cake herself and shared a glimpse on Instagram. The post, full of warmth and simplicity, quickly went viral, with fans and Bollywood celebrities flooding the comments section with love for the adorable gesture.
Dua’s first birthday celebration
Deepika and her husband Ranveer Singh welcomed their daughter on September 8, 2024. Marking the little one’s first milestone birthday, the actress baked a cake herself and shared a glimpse of it on Instagram. The cake, topped with a golden candle and surrounded by flower decorations, looked simple yet elegant.
Along with the post, Deepika wrote in her caption, “My love language? Baking a cake for my daughter’s 1st birthday!” The post immediately melted hearts online, with fans showering the couple with congratulatory messages and blessings for their little girl.
However, Deepika shared the post a few days after Dua’s birthday, making it a slightly late but heartfelt gesture and Ranveer Singh too took to the comment’s section and called Deepika ‘best mumma.’
Ranveer and Deepika’s journey as parents
The much-loved Bollywood couple announced their pregnancy in February 2024, sending fans into a frenzy. On September 8, 2024, they welcomed their first child, and took to Instagram to share the happy news with the world. Their joint post simply read: “Welcome baby girl 8.9.2024… Deepika and Ranveer.”
Two months later, on November 1, the duo revealed their daughter’s name, Dua, which means ‘a prayer.’ The couple described their little one as the ‘Answer to our prayers,’ a phrase that resonated deeply with their millions of followers.
Since her birth, Ranveer and Deepika have been overly protective of their daughter’s privacy. In December 2024, after constant requests from the paparazzi, the couple invited photographers to their home for a formal introduction. While they refrained from revealing Dua’s face, they shared a glimpse of her tiny feet dressed in a red ethnic outfit.
Meaning of Dua
Their joint Instagram caption read: ‘Dua’: meaning a Prayer. Because she is the Answer to our Prayers. Our hearts are filled with Love & Gratitude. Deepika & Ranveer.”
The couple’s decision to protect Dua from the spotlight has only added to fans’ curiosity. Till now, they have carefully chosen what to share, making sure their daughter’s privacy is respected while still giving fans occasional glimpses of their journey as new parents.
Deepika’s cake post instantly grabbed attention and netizens soon flooded the comments section. One of the fans commented, ‘Cutest mom ever,’ while another wrote ‘A year already?’ Many Bollywood stars and close friends sent their wishes for baby Dua, while fans loved how she chose a simple homemade cake over a grand birthday bash.