Deepika Padukone once recalled being locked in the store room by dad Prakash Padukone when she misbehaved: 'He would switch the light'

Time of India

24-04-2025

Deepika Padukone, currently enjoying motherhood, recently reminisced about her childhood on The Kapil Sharma Show. She shared a story about her father, Prakash Padukone's, strict parenting style, which involved a dark store room punishment for misbehavior. Balancing motherhood and career, Deepika was last seen in Singham Again and Kalki 2898 AD, and is expected to appear in Tiger Vs Pathaan.
Deepika Padukone
, who is currently on a break from the spotlight after embracing
motherhood
, recently made headlines as an old video of her from
The Kapil Sharma Show
went viral. In the video, the actress opened up about her childhood and shared a funny yet strict parenting moment from her father, badminton legend
Prakash Padukone
.
A Strict but Loving Childhood Memory
While speaking with Kapil Sharma, Deepika Padukone recalled how her father, Prakash Padukone, would handle her childhood mischief. She shared that in their old apartment, misbehaving or skipping homework would lead to a strict punishment—being locked inside a dark store room, with the light switch placed outside, completely under her father's control.
Embracing Motherhood
Deepika Padukone and
Ranveer Singh
welcomed their daughter, Dua, in September last year. Since becoming a mother, Deepika has mentioned in various interviews that parenthood will likely influence her choice of roles. She also shared that she's learning to strike a balance between spending time with her daughter and managing her work commitments.
Relatable New Mom Moments
At the Forbes Summit in Abu Dhabi this March, Deepika Padukone opened up about her journey as a new mom. She shared how, like many first-time mothers, she often turns to Google with parenting questions. During the event, she also reflected on advice from her father, who reminded her that above all achievements, people remember you for the kind of person you are—a thought that deeply influences how she approaches both life and career.
On the work front, Deepika Padukone was last seen in
Singham Again
and the sci-fi epic Kalki 2989 AD. As she eases into her new role as a mother, the actress is expected to return to the big screen with the much-anticipated action film Tiger Vs Pathaan.