In what is already one of the most heartwarming announcements of 2026, Bollywood’s most beloved power couple — Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh — have confirmed they are expecting their second child. The news broke this morning and has since taken over every corner of the internet.
“A small child, a positive test, and a family preparing for another chapter — the announcement left little room for ambiguity.”
How they made the announcement
True to their warm and personal style, Deepika and Ranveer chose to share the news not through a press release or a glamorous photoshoot — but through a quiet, intimate moment. The couple shared a joint Instagram post featuring their daughter Dua holding a positive pregnancy test kit, placing her right at the heart of the story.
Deepika accompanied the post with just two evil eye emojis as the caption — understated, symbolic, and utterly them. Within minutes, the post exploded across social media, trending across every platform.
Dua, their first daughter, was born on September 8, 2024 — making her just around 7 months old when this new chapter begins. The family is growing fast, and fans couldn’t be more thrilled.
Their love story & family journey
Deepika and Ranveer first met on the sets of “Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram-Leela” and begin their romance.
November 2018, the couple tied the knot in a grand, intimate ceremony at Lake Como, Italy — one of Bollywood’s most celebrated weddings.
September 8, 2024, Deepika gives birth to their first child, daughter Dua, filling their world with joy and love.
April 19, 2026, The couple announces their second pregnancy via Instagram — with little Dua as the messenger, holding the positive test kit.
Quick facts
2018 Year they married at Lake Como, Italy
Dua Name of their first daughter, born Sept 2024
2nd Child on the way for the couple
Today April 19, 2026 — official announcement date
What’s happening in their careers?
The pregnancy announcement comes at an exciting time professionally for both stars. Ranveer Singh is currently riding high on the box-office success of Dhurandhar 2, while Deepika is slated to appear in director Siddharth Anand’s much-anticipated “King” — alongside none other than Shah Rukh Khan. Fans are now eagerly watching to see how Deepika balances this new chapter of motherhood with her upcoming commitments.
Social media was flooded with heart emojis, blessings, and “congratulations DeepVeer” trending within minutes of the post.
Fellow celebrities and co-stars rushed to the comments section with warm wishes and love for the growing family.
The news quickly went beyond Indian shores, with global fan communities celebrating the couple’s happy news.
For now, it is a season of celebration for the Padukone-Singh household. Little Dua is about to become a big sister, and India’s most glamorous family is about to get a little bigger. Here’s wishing Deepika a healthy and joyful pregnancy!
