Deepika Padukone says Ranveer Singh let her ‘take the lead' about having a baby, told her ‘whenever you feel ready'; couple took 2 months to decide Dua's name

Indian Express

07-05-2025

Actors Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh tied the knot in November 2018, and the couple have been setting high standards for companionship ever since. In a new interview, Deepika spoke about Ranveer's support and shared that he told her to 'take the lead' in deciding when the couple would have kids. Ranveer also discussed that Deepika has been prioritising their daughter, even before her health.
Talking about starting a family with Ranveer, she acknowledged the kind of societal pressure women have to deal with and admitted that due to her privilege of being a renowned celebrity, she was spared this trouble. She complimented Ranveer for displaying the traits of an ideal partner and telling her to 'take the lead'. She told Marie Claire, 'He was like, 'It's your body. Yes, it's a together decision, but eventually it's your body that's going to go through it. So whenever you feel ready'.'
Deepika also recalled how they decided their daughter's name was Dua and how they took around two months to settle on a name, as it was not their first priority. 'I think what was more important for us was to first hold the baby in our arms, allow her to sort of see this new world she's come into, and allow her personality to start developing a little bit.' She shared that she texted her husband with the name 'Dua' in the middle of the night while he was on a shoot, and he immediately jumped on the idea. 'It felt like a beautiful summary of what she means to us and why she means what she means to us,' she said.
Ranveer also shared his thoughts on Deepika's stint as a mother and shared with the publication that 'this is the best version of Deepika I have ever known. As it is often said, 'The way you do one thing is the way you do everything.' That holds true in the case of Deepika as a mother. She is completely present. Absolutely immersed. Extremely attentive, sensitive, caring, and beautifully gentle.'
He also said that ever since Deepika has become a mother, everything else has taken a back seat. He shared, 'Everything in Deepika's life now revolves around Dua. Everything else comes secondary, sometimes even her own health.' Deepika did clarify that she is slowly getting better at taking care of herself, while juggling motherhood and her career.
On the professional front, both Deepika and Ranveer were last seen in Singham Again. They have also worked alongside each other on many projects, such as 83, Padmaavat, Bajirao Mastani and Ram-Leela.