Deepika Padukone On Life After Dua: 'It Was About Me, Now I'm Responsible For Her'
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Deepika Padukone opened up about motherhood and career balance, saying she hasn't found all the answers yet and is still navigating her new life.
At the WAVES summit held at the Jio Convention Centre in Mumbai on May 1, Deepika Padukone opened up about embracing motherhood and how it has transformed her life. The actress shared the stage with Shah Rukh Khan in a panel titled The Journey: From Outsider to Ruler, moderated by filmmaker Karan Johar.
Deepika and Ranveer Singh welcomed their daughter, Dua Padukone Singh, on September 8, 2024. Reflecting on how her life has changed since becoming a mother, the actress shared, 'I'm discovering this new life post [motherhood]… The minute you've had a child, you're now responsible for another human being."
She continued, 'Especially in the way I've led my life, it's been so much about me leaving home, my ambition, my career, and everything has been about my life and everything that I wanted for myself, and now suddenly you're caring for this little thing. That is dependent on you for everything."
Deepika, who has been vocal in the past about her desire to become a mother, added that she's enjoying the experience but is still finding her footing. 'I've always wanted to be a mother, so I'm enjoying every bit of that, but I'm now navigating what this new life for me post-motherhood is. That person comes before you. I don't think I've found the answers to that yet."
Deepika and Ranveer got married in a private ceremony in Italy in November 2018. Following Dua's birth, the couple introduced their daughter to the world with a heartfelt Instagram post: 'Dua: meaning a prayer. Because she is the answer to our prayers. Our hearts are filled with love and gratitude."
Professionally, Deepika continues to remain in the spotlight. She is rumoured to reunite with Shah Rukh Khan in King, which also stars his daughter Suhana Khan. She will also return in the sequel to Kalki 2898 AD, and is set to headline a standalone film as Lady Singham in Rohit Shetty's expanding cop universe.
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