- Dua Padukone Singh turned two on September 8.
- Ranveer and Deepika shared rare family photos.
- Fans say Dua strongly resembles Ranveer.
- Her expressions and features sparked playful comparisons online.
- The couple have continued to keep their daughter’s life largely private.
Ranveer Singh and Deepika Padukone marked their daughter Dua’s second birthday with a rare glimpse into their family life.
The couple shared a series of intimate black-and-white photographs showing themselves with Dua, who has largely remained away from the public spotlight since her birth.
One photograph shows Ranveer standing close to Deepika and gently holding her growing baby bump. The couple smile at each other with their foreheads touching, creating a quiet moment amid their very public lives.
But another picture quickly became the talking point.
Dua is seen standing between her parents, playfully covering her face while Deepika and Ranveer crouch beside her. Although the photograph is candid, fans immediately began studying the toddler’s features—and many came to the same conclusion.
Dua looks a lot like Ranveer.
Social media reactions to the birthday photographs were filled with comments about Dua’s resemblance to her father.
Fans pointed to her facial features and expressions, with many saying they could already see Ranveer in the two-year-old.
The comparisons are hardly surprising. Celebrity children often become the subject of playful “who does she look like?” discussions, particularly when parents are among Bollywood’s most recognizable stars.
But Dua's case has attracted extra attention because she is rarely photographed publicly.
For much of her short life, Deepika and Ranveer have deliberately kept their daughter away from the intense spotlight surrounding them. Her occasional appearances therefore tend to generate considerable interest.
This time, fans weren't simply admiring the family photo—they were trying to figure out which parent Dua is taking after.
And judging by the comments, Ranveer appears to be winning that debate.
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A birthday celebration with a bigger family on the way
Dua's second birthday also comes at an important time for the family.
Deepika and Ranveer are expecting their second child, making Dua a soon-to-be big sister.
The couple announced the pregnancy earlier this year with a playful photograph featuring Dua holding a pregnancy test showing two pink lines, while her parents' hands rested around hers.
The latest birthday pictures offer another glimpse of the family as they prepare for that next chapter.
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From Bollywood stars to parents of two
Ranveer and Deepika welcomed Dua on September 8, 2024, six years after their 2018 wedding.
While both continue to have demanding film careers, they have maintained a relatively private approach to parenthood.
Deepika is preparing for upcoming projects including King, starring Shah Rukh Khan and Suhana Khan, as well as Atlee's sci-fi action film Raaka, led by Allu Arjun.
For now, however, Dua has managed to steal the spotlight from two of Bollywood's biggest stars.
Her second birthday may have been the reason the pictures were posted, but the internet had another question on its mind:
Is little Dua already Ranveer’s mini-me?
