Bollywood power couple Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh treated fans to a festive surprise this Diwali by posting their daughter Dua’s face for the first time ever. The duo posted a warm family selfie on Instagram, clad in matching traditional attire that exuded poise and coziness. Deepika and baby Dua twinned in bright red Sabyasachi outfits, and Ranveer finished them off with a traditional cream kurta. The post went viral the moment it was posted, as fans and celebrities showered the comments with love and blessings.

Deepika and Ranveer had kept their daughter out of the limelight for more than a year, following a stringent no-photo protocol. This Diwali saw Dua make her official internet debut, and the fan reaction was immense. Hashtags such as #DuaPadukone and #MiniDeepika started trending minutes after she posted a photo. Fans hailed it as the best Diwali gift ever, with most remarking on Dua’s remarkable resemblance to Deepika’s childhood pictures. A side-by-side collage of mother and daughter sporting the same look soon dominated Instagram and came to be known as “Deepika 2.0.”

The post was showered with love by fellow celebrities. Hansika Motwani replied, “So cute,” and Rajkummar Rao said, “God bless you guys.” Rhea Kapoor left heart emojis behind, and the fans couldn’t help but go ga-ga over Dua’s smile and charisma. The emotional high was evident, and everyone said they felt like they were a part of the celebration. The post was as much a fashion moment as it was a deeply personal reveal, which touched millions of hearts.

Deepika Padukone’s Path To Motherhood

Deepika has, in recent interviews, talked about welcoming motherhood with patience and poise. She said the experience was life-altering, enriching her personal and professional lives. This Diwali post seemed like the culmination of that process—a moment of exuberance, pride, and openness shared with the world. It also heralded the new way celebrity parents balance privacy and public engagement, giving a glimpse into their worlds while retaining dignity and agency.