In a delightful revelation to their fans, Bollywood’s beloved duo Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh announced they are expecting their first child. The couple took to Instagram to share the news, posting an image adorned with baby-related emojis and revealing a due date in September 2024. The simplicity of their announcement, using just a stream of emojis for a caption, was enough to send the internet into a frenzy, as highlighted by NDTV. ‘We’re not just co-stars’: Deepika on working with Shah Rukh The comments section of Deepika’s post quickly became a hotspot for celebrity reactions. Priyanka Chopra, who has shared the screen with both stars in the epic “Bajirao Mastani” and with Ranveer in “Dil Dhadakne Do” and “Gunday”, extended her congratulations with a “Mubarak” and a heart emoji. Co-star from “Chhapaak”, Vikrant Massey, offered heartfelt blessings with a “Bahut bahut shubhkamnaen,” while Sonakshi Sinha playfully remarked, “Your best production yet.” Oscars 2023: Vogue misidentifies Deepika Padukone as Camila Alves Other stars such as Kriti Sanon, Sonam Kapoor, and Varun Dhawan also joined in with messages of congratulations, with Neha Dhupia, a mother of two, welcoming Deepika to “the best hood ever.” This announcement puts an end to weeks of speculation, especially after Deepika’s appearance at the BAFTAs. Dressed in a saree, she seemed to subtly conceal her stomach, fuelling rumours of her pregnancy. Deepika and Ranveer’s journey began years ago, culminating in a fairy-tale wedding in Italy in 2018, celebrated with grand festivities in Mumbai and Deepika’s hometown, Bengaluru. The couple’s on-screen chemistry has been undeniable, starring together in blockbusters like “Goliyon Ka Raasleela Ram-Leela”, “Bajirao Mastani”, and “Padmaavat”. Their recent appearance on Karan Johar’s “Koffee With Karan” was notably memorable, further cementing their status as one of Bollywood’s most iconic pairs. Deepika Padukone introduces ‘Naatu Naatu’ at Oscars The joyous news has undoubtedly thrilled fans and colleagues alike, eagerly awaiting the arrival of the newest addition to the Singh-Padukone family.

Don, the well-known anti-hero spanning two generations of Bollywood, is set to return to the production stage after an era. Created in 1978 by the renowned writer duo Javed Akhtar and Salim Khan, the character came to life through the legendary Amitabh Bachchan, famously known as Big B. Thanks to Bollywood King Shah Rukh Khan, the 2006 and 2011 installments propelled the character to soaring stardom. This time, in the upcoming film Don 3, Ranveer Singh will be taking over the reins. Let's get to know how this significant change is going to impact movie lovers. Don 3: A New Era in the Don Franchise On Wednesday, August 9th, the production company Excel Entertainment released the teaser for Don 3. Ranveer Singh's appearance as the new Don introduced an explosive approach to a new era in the franchise. Excel Entertainment acquired the rights to the 1978 film titled "Don" and remade it in 2006. Following the success of the film, its sequel was released five years later. Now, after a twelve-year gap, the same producer and director are gearing up for the third installment. Farhan Akhtar will be writing and directing the movie, produced by Ritesh Sidhwani. The film is currently in its early stages of production, with a target release date of 2025. The story has already been completed, and co-written by the director himself and Gayatri. Read more: Upcoming Netflix Originals in September 2023 The musical trio Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy will continue to compose the film's music. The team, consisting of Shankar Mahadevan, Ehsaan Noorani, and Loy Mendonsa, is renowned for creating the iconic theme music of Don. The most significant change will be in the casting. Just as the lead actor is changing, so is the female lead. However, the actress set to portray the character Roma has not yet been officially announced. The 1978 version featured Zeenat Aman, while Priyanka Chopra delivered a standout performance in the remake and sequel. Although Kiara Advani has joined the Don 3 team, her role as Roma has not been confirmed yet. The teaser has been promoted in theaters during "Gadar 2" and "OMG 2." Ranveer Singh will commence shooting for this film immediately after completing Sanjay Leela Bhansali's "Baiju Bawra". The production team is also weaving a grand plan for future Don movies in collaboration with Singh. Read more: ‘Hero or villain?’ Shah Rukh Khan teases with new ‘Jawan’ poster How the Role Went to Ranveer Singh from Shah Rukh Khan During the Covid-19 pandemic, Farhan Akhtar and Ritesh Sidhwani engaged in several discussions with Shah Rukh Khan about the film. Unfortunately, King Khan expressed no interest in reprising this role. He has shifted his focus towards world-class commercial films. He aims to attract diverse audiences from various cultures. He intends to keep himself occupied with these types of movies, and he didn't find the Don movie aligns well with his vision. To sustain the franchise's vitality, the team aimed to emphasize Don's evolution over time. Based on this vision, they chose to introduce a rising star. However, SRK, who recently completed "Dunki" and "Jawan," did not embrace the idea.