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Mom-To-be Deepika Padukone has seemingly responded to past speculation surrounding her fake baby bump, following her latest maternity shoot with husband Ranveer Singh and daughter Dua. The family photos received widespread praise online, while Deepika’s reaction appeared to address the earlier rumours and speculation surrounding her pregnancy and growing baby bump. Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh are preparing to welcome their second child, while their latest maternity shoot has offered fans a glimpse of their growing family. The intimate pictures, featuring daughter Dua, received immense love across social media. However, amid the celebrations, an old discussion about Deepika’s first pregnancy has resurfaced.
During that time, some social media users questioned the authenticity of her baby bump, sparking criticism over the scrutiny faced by pregnant women. Now, Deepika seems to have addressed those comments by supporting a post against such speculation. The actor liked a reel that defended her pregnancy and criticised the tendency to question and judge women’s bodies.
Deepika Padukone reacts to ‘fake baby bump’ speculation
Deepika Padukone’s latest maternity shoot with Ranveer Singh and daughter Dua has delighted fans while renewing attention on the scrutiny she faced during her first pregnancy. As the new pictures sparked reactions online, Instagram content creator Arshia Moorjani shared a reel praising Deepika and addressing the speculation and discussions that surrounded her first pregnancy at the time.
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In her reel, Arshia highlighted how celebrity pregnancies often face unnecessary public scrutiny, saying that such attention can be intrusive. “I saw a lot of speculation about Deepika Padukone faking her pregnancy with her first baby, which is so crazy to me. The fact that we have normalised it as a society with celebrities is wild to me. Not every celebrity is faking their pregnancy!”
Arshia also spoke about how women’s bodies are judged during pregnancy, especially when their appearance does not match society’s conventional expectations of what a baby bump should look like. “Deepika Padukone is not faking her pregnancy. She is clearly pregnant with baby number 2 so please let her have this moment.” She also urged people to stop making assumptions based on a woman’s body size, adding, “Stop normalising telling women with different body sizes that they are faking their pregnancies! This is such a beautiful moment in their lives. She looks stunning.”
Deepika Padukone, Ranveer Singh’s second maternity shoot
The post came after Deepika and Ranveer shared glimpses of their latest maternity shoot, with daughter Dua joining them for the special family pictures. The couple shared the precious photos on Dua’s second birthday. In one picture, Ranveer is seen holding their daughter beside Deepika, while another shows him lovingly placing his hand on her growing baby bump.
Dua also featured prominently in the shoot, posing between her parents as the family came together. Ranveer later shared the pictures on Instagram, expressing his happiness and excitement about their growing family. He wrote,“Baby Dua and our hearts are getting bigger! Thank you for your blessings! @deepikapadukone.”
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Meanwhile, Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh announced earlier this year that they were expecting their second child. The couple shared the news through a joint Instagram post featuring Dua holding a pregnancy test with two pink lines, while her parents’ hands were placed gently around her.
Deepika and Ranveer welcomed their daughter, Dua, in September 2024. The couple married in Italy in 2018 after dating for several years. Now expecting their second child, they have entered another special chapter of parenthood. Deepika’s latest maternity shoot offers an intimate glimpse into their journey as a growing family.