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.

Bollywood star Deepika Padukone was on hand at the Oscars on Sunday to introduce the performance of best original song nominee (and later winner) “Naatu Naatu,” from “RRR.” In presenting the song, she noted its anti-colonialist themes — but it’s also “a total banger,” she said. The “Naatu Naatu” performance featured playback singers Kaala Bhairava and Rahul Sipligunj flanking a squadron of high-energy dancers. The film’s lead actors, N.T. Rama Rao Jr. and Ram Charan, did not perform. While Padukone is best known for her Hindi-language films, she got her start in South Indian cinema — her first movie was the Kannada-language “Aishwarya.” Already a global celebrity, the 37-year-old has had a major year outside of India. She also served on the jury at the 75th Cannes Film Festival last May and walked out the World Cup trophy alongside former Spain keeper Iker Casillas at the final in Qatar. She most recently starred opposite Indian superstar Shah Rukh Khan in the hit “Pathaan,” which brought in $5.9 million at the North American box office alone in its first weekend.

Popular Bollywood actress Deepika Padukone has received an invitation from the Federation Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) to unveil the 2022 Qatar World Cup trophy during the upcoming finals, according to Indian media reports. Although FIFA is yet to make an officially announcement regarding this, a source close to the internationally renowned actress reveals that she will be unveiling the trophy, according to the Times of India. Read more: Bollywood star Deepika quizzed in drug probe Deepika is said to be flying to Qatar to unveil the FIFA World Cup trophy at the final that is scheduled to be played at the Lusail Stadium in Lusail, Qatar, on December 18. If officially announced, this will be the first time an Indian celebrity will unveil the FIFA World Cup trophy. However, it is still unknown whether she will take part in any other cultural event or not. Read more: Unpredictable FIFA World Cup 2022: What we can expect more in the knockout rounds Deepika Padukone has participated as a jury member at this year’s Cannes Film Festival in France. She is the first Indian chosen to be the international face of iconic brands like Levi’s and Adidas, as well as premium labels like Louis Vuitton and Cartier.

Some nine years ago, Bollywood superstar Salman Khan played a bodyguard assigned to protect a college-goer from assailants in a blockbuster film by the same name. To a poser then, he had dedicated the movie to his personal bodyguard, Gurmeet Singh, nicknamed Shera, who also starred in a cameo in the flick.

Three Bollywood stars — Deepika Padukone, Shraddha Kapoor and Sara Ali Khan — were grilled by India's narcotics control authority in Mumbai on Saturday, in a drugs probe linked to the death of actor Sushant Singh Rajput.