Actors Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh surprised their fans on Diwali by unveiling the first picture of their daughter Dua on social media. The couple, who have so far kept their family life away from public attention, shared a warm family portrait that quickly went viral across platforms.

In the photographs, the family is seen celebrating Diwali together, dressed in coordinated festive attire. Deepika wore a red silk salwar kameez paired with traditional gold jewellery, her hair neatly tied in a bun decorated with jasmine flowers.
Ranveer complemented her look in an ivory sherwani with a layered pearl necklace and sunglasses, adding his signature style to the family frame. Their daughter Dua was dressed in a matching red outfit and held by her parents, her small ponytails adding to the charm of the picture.
One of the photographs showed Deepika holding Dua during the Diwali puja, creating a tender moment that won hearts online. The actor’s social media post included Diwali greetings in Hindi, wishing everyone well for the festival. Within minutes of being shared, the pictures received millions of likes and comments, with fans and fellow celebrities expressing their love and festive wishes for the family.
Dua was born in September 2024, nearly five years after Deepika and Ranveer’s marriage. The couple met during the filming of Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Goliyon Ki Raasleela: Ram Leela in 2013, where their on-screen chemistry soon turned into a real-life relationship. After dating for six years, they married in an intimate ceremony at Lake Como, Italy, in November 2018, with celebrations conducted according to both Sindhi and Konkani traditions.
Since the birth of their daughter, the couple has maintained a strong stance on keeping her away from media exposure. They have often requested photographers and fans to respect their child’s privacy. Their decision to reveal Dua’s face for the first time this Diwali was therefore a rare gesture that delighted fans across the world.
Recently, a video featuring Deepika and Dua at an airport had circulated online, where the actor was seen travelling in a buggy while asking a fan not to record her child. Despite her request, the clip spread widely, reigniting the discussion on celebrity privacy and fan culture.
Deepika and Ranveer’s Diwali post now marks the first time the couple has voluntarily shared a glimpse of their daughter with the public. The post has since been reshared by several fan accounts, with users describing the moment as one of the most memorable celebrity highlights of the festive season.