Deepika Padukone Marks Daughter Dua’s First Birthday with Heartfelt Homemade Cake

Mumbai, September 10, 2025 – Bollywood star Deepika Padukone celebrated her daughter Dua’s first birthday with a personal touch, baking a chocolate cake she described as her “love language.” The actress, who welcomed Dua Padukone Singh with husband Ranveer Singh on September 8, 2024, shared a glimpse of the intimate celebration on Instagram. The post, featuring a simple yet elegant chocolate cake adorned with a single candle, was captioned, “My love language? Baking a cake for my daughter’s 1st birthday!” accompanied by balloon and evil eye emojis.

Deepika and Ranveer, affectionately known as “DeepVeer” by fans, announced their daughter’s arrival last year with a heartfelt Instagram post: “Welcome baby girl 8.9.2024… Deepika and Ranveer.” The couple, married in a private ceremony at Lake Como, Italy, in November 2018, revealed Dua’s name during Diwali 2024, noting that “Dua,” meaning prayer, reflects their gratitude for their daughter. The name selection process, Deepika shared, took nearly two months, underscoring the thoughtfulness behind it.

The couple has prioritized privacy for Dua, a stance tested recently when a video of the toddler was leaked at Mumbai International Airport. Deepika was seen firmly requesting the recorder to stop, reinforcing their commitment to shielding their daughter from public exposure. Fans expressed outrage online, supporting the couple’s plea for privacy.

The birthday post drew warm responses from fans and industry peers. Comments included heartfelt wishes like “Lots of love to my li’l Dua” and surprise at how quickly time has passed, with one user noting, “A year already?” Celebrities such as Bhumi Pednekar and Bipasha Basu also left affectionate messages.
Deepika, last seen in the 2024 film Singham Again, continues to balance her career and motherhood. Her upcoming projects include films with Allu Arjun and Shah Rukh Khan. This intimate celebration highlights the couple’s focus on meaningful family moments over lavish displays.