Fans eagerly anticipating the arrival of Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh’s first baby have been caught in a whirlwind of misinformation due to a fake photo circulating on social media. The image in question purportedly shows Deepika and Ranveer, adorned in caps labeled ‘Mom’ and ‘Dad’, holding what appears to be a sonogram of their unborn child. Although the woman’s face is obscured, her dimples suggest a resemblance to Deepika, while Ranveer is facing away from the camera.
The photo sparked confusion and garnered widespread attention across social media platforms, with fans reacting passionately. However, it has been clarified that the couple depicted in the picture are not actually Deepika and Ranveer. The original image belongs to a user named Halime Kucuk, who shared it to announce her own pregnancy on May 13.
In February 2024, Deepika and Ranveer, who tied the knot in a lavish ceremony in Italy back in 2018, officially announced their pregnancy through a joint Instagram post. They joyfully revealed that their baby is expected to arrive in September 2024. The news was met with congratulations from numerous celebrities, including Priyanka Chopra, Sonam Kapoor, Shreya Ghoshal, Vikrant Massey, and Alia Bhatt.
Reflecting on parenthood in an interview with Vogue Singapore in January 2024, Deepika expressed her and Ranveer’s shared excitement for starting a family. She emphasized their love for children and their commitment to maintaining grounded family values despite their fame. Deepika articulated, “In this industry, it’s easy to get carried away by fame and money. But no one treats me like a celebrity at home. I am a daughter and a sister first. I don’t want that to change. My family keeps me grounded and Ranveer and I hope to inculcate the same values in our children.”
Thus, while the fake photo stirred up a storm online, Deepika and Ranveer’s genuine journey towards parenthood continues to be a source of anticipation and celebration among their fans and well-wishers.
