Deepika Padukone turns baker; her love language for Dua’s first birthday wins the Internet

Deepika Padukone started her Wednesday morning on the warmest note as she shared a glimpse of her daughter Dua’s first birthday. The actress posted a picture of a rich chocolate cake that she baked herself for the special occasion. Along with the picture, she wrote, “My love language? Baking a cake for my daughter’s 1st birthday!” Fans couldn’t stop gushing over the heartfelt gesture, as Deepika’s post captured both the milestone and her joy as a mother.

Deepika and her husband Ranveer Singh welcomed their baby girl on September 8, 2024. Their announcement on Instagram simply read, “Welcome baby girl 8.9.2024… Deepika and Ranveer,” a post that instantly sent their admirers, fondly calling them DeepVeer, into celebration.

From Pregnancy Announcement to Naming Dua

The couple had first revealed the news of their pregnancy in February 2024, with a charming Instagram post decorated with tiny baby shoes, clothes, and balloons. At that time, Deepika was said to be in her second trimester, and the anticipation around their growing family was immense.

Later, on November 1, 2024, they introduced their daughter’s name to the world. They shared that she was called Dua, which means “a prayer,” explaining that she was truly the “answer to our prayers.” Fans adored the meaningful name and the emotional note behind it.

Deepika’s Return to Spotlight and Upcoming Films

Even while embracing motherhood, Deepika hasn’t stepped away from the global stage. Recently, she made headlines in Paris when she joined the jury for the 12th LVMH Prize for Young Fashion Designers at the Fondation Louis Vuitton. Sitting alongside celebrated names like Marc Jacobs, Nicolas Ghesquière, Sarah Burton, and Jonathan Anderson, she helped crown Japanese designer Soshi Otsuki as the winner.

On the work front, Deepika is ready to keep fans hooked with her upcoming films. She will be seen in Atlee’s big-ticket project alongside Allu Arjun and is also gearing up for King, where she reunites with Shah Rukh Khan. Both projects have already created a huge buzz and promise to add more milestones to her journey.