Prakash Padukone reveals how baby Dua transformed Deepika and Ranveer's lives
Former badminton player Prakash Padukone spoke about actors Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh's parenting journey. He also revealed what granddaughter Dua enjoys most during her Bengaluru visits.
Former badminton player Prakash Padukone has spoken about his daughter Deepika Padukone and son-in-law Ranveer Singh as parents, describing them as hands-on. He also spoke about his bond with their daughter, Dua, and said becoming a grandfather had changed him in ways he had not expected.
Prakash said Dua’s visits to Bengaluru are built around simple, everyday experiences. He said he and his wife, Ujjala, take her on metro rides, auto-rickshaw trips and evening visits to local parks. He also spoke about her liking for padel and trains. His remarks come after Deepika and Ranveer recently announced that they are set to become parents again.
Speaking to The Indian Express, Prakash said, “Of course, Deepika does a lot more, but Ranveer helps a lot whenever he’s not working. Both families are also present to help.” The former badminton player added that he used to wonder why grandparents fussed so much about their grandchildren, but now fully understands those emotions after welcoming Dua.
Talking about Dua, Prakash said, “She’s very fond of padel. There’s a nice padel ground very close to our house. We stay near Camp station, so she likes to see the trains. She’s a very friendly child, so she likes to mix with people. She says hello to almost everybody. She’s been travelling from a very young age. That has really helped. She’s growing up quite fast and at a very interesting stage right now.”
Couple set to welcome second child
Earlier this year, Deepika and Ranveer shared a joint Instagram post to tell fans they were set to embrace parenthood once again. Deepika posted a picture of Dua holding a pregnancy test showing two distinct pink lines, a universal symbol for a positive result. Both Ranveer and Deepika’s hands could be seen gently holding their daughter. Deepika captioned the post with only evil eye emojis.
The couple got married in 2018 in Italy in ceremonies that honoured both their Konkani and Sindhi traditions. They welcomed their first child, Dua, in September 2024 and kept her away from the public eye for months. It was only during Diwali 2025 that they introduced her to fans, revealing her name and sharing glimpses of family moments.
What lies ahead on the work front?
Deepika has King with Shah Rukh Khan and Raaka with Allu Arjun. Raaka is directed by Atlee and produced by Sun Pictures, and is expected to hit screens in 2027. Ranveer, meanwhile, was last seen in Aditya Dhar’s Dhurandhar The Revenge. He has also been in the news lately for his ongoing rift with Farhan Akhtar over Don 3.
Former badminton player Prakash Padukone has spoken about his daughter Deepika Padukone and son-in-law Ranveer Singh as parents, describing them as hands-on. He also spoke about his bond with their daughter, Dua, and said becoming a grandfather had changed him in ways he had not expected.
Prakash said Dua’s visits to Bengaluru are built around simple, everyday experiences. He said he and his wife, Ujjala, take her on metro rides, auto-rickshaw trips and evening visits to local parks. He also spoke about her liking for padel and trains. His remarks come after Deepika and Ranveer recently announced that they are set to become parents again.
Speaking to The Indian Express, Prakash said, “Of course, Deepika does a lot more, but Ranveer helps a lot whenever he’s not working. Both families are also present to help.” The former badminton player added that he used to wonder why grandparents fussed so much about their grandchildren, but now fully understands those emotions after welcoming Dua.
Talking about Dua, Prakash said, “She’s very fond of padel. There’s a nice padel ground very close to our house. We stay near Camp station, so she likes to see the trains. She’s a very friendly child, so she likes to mix with people. She says hello to almost everybody. She’s been travelling from a very young age. That has really helped. She’s growing up quite fast and at a very interesting stage right now.”
Couple set to welcome second child
Earlier this year, Deepika and Ranveer shared a joint Instagram post to tell fans they were set to embrace parenthood once again. Deepika posted a picture of Dua holding a pregnancy test showing two distinct pink lines, a universal symbol for a positive result. Both Ranveer and Deepika’s hands could be seen gently holding their daughter. Deepika captioned the post with only evil eye emojis.
The couple got married in 2018 in Italy in ceremonies that honoured both their Konkani and Sindhi traditions. They welcomed their first child, Dua, in September 2024 and kept her away from the public eye for months. It was only during Diwali 2025 that they introduced her to fans, revealing her name and sharing glimpses of family moments.
What lies ahead on the work front?
Deepika has King with Shah Rukh Khan and Raaka with Allu Arjun. Raaka is directed by Atlee and produced by Sun Pictures, and is expected to hit screens in 2027. Ranveer, meanwhile, was last seen in Aditya Dhar’s Dhurandhar The Revenge. He has also been in the news lately for his ongoing rift with Farhan Akhtar over Don 3.
