Bollywood stars Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh have revealed the name of their second daughter on the auspicious occasion of Dussehra. The couple introduced their newborn to the world as Devi Padukone Singh, sharing a heartwarming family photograph that also offers the first glimpse of the baby, born September 19, 2026, through a joint Instagram post on October 20, 2026, has sent fans and fellow celebrities into celebration mode.
The Dussehra announcement
Deepika shared the first family portrait since welcoming their second child, introducing her with the caption, "Of Love and Abundance... Devi Padukone Singh." The photograph captures the family of four twinning in shades of ivory and golden traditional wear, a festive nod to the occasion. In the frame, Ranveer Singh is seen holding their elder daughter, Dua, who plants a sweet kiss on her baby sister's forehead, while Deepika cradles newborn Devi in her arms, smiling radiantly. For a couple that has kept their children largely away from the public eye, the portrait marks a rare and tender window into their life as parents of two.
The name choice carries deep meaning. Derived from Sanskrit, Devi means "goddess," "divine," or "shining one," and is associated with the divine feminine energy, Shakti, that embodies creation, power, and protection. The couple had announced the baby's arrival on September 19 with a post featuring the newborn's tiny footprint and the words, "Welcome baby girl 19/9/2026. Dua, Deepika and Ranveer."
Why the timing matters
The couple deliberately chose Dussehra for the reveal, and the timing feels poetic. The festival celebrates the triumph of good over evil and is associated with the worship of Goddess Durga and the divine feminine, a sentiment the name Devi echoes beautifully. The birth date was auspicious too: according to the Times of India, baby Devi arrived on Radhashtami, a day dedicated to Goddess Radha.
The pregnancy had been announced in April 2026 in the couple's signature minimalist style: a photograph of little Dua holding a pregnancy test showing two pink lines, with only evil-eye emojis as the caption. That same symbol of protection, the evil eye, reappeared in the name-reveal post.
Big sister Dua's starring moment
The announcement's sweetest star was two-year-old Dua Padukone Singh, born on September 8, 2024, now proudly playing the role of big sister. Fans melted over the sibling kiss, with one commenting, "Big sis Dua and li'l sis Devi," and another writing, "Dua and Devi, two beautiful blessings in one family." Netizens also noted the couple's fondness for names starting with "D," and many pointed out that Devi seems to have landed well with fans who had been divided over Dua's name when it was revealed during the Diwali festive period months after her birth.
Celebrities joined the love-fest too. Sharvari, Mrunal Thakur, Bhumi Pednekar, Pragya Jaiswal, and singer Harshdeep Kaur sent warm wishes, while Sanjay Kapoor, Huma Qureshi, Veer Pahariya, and Bipasha Basu reacted with heart emojis.
What's next for the power couple
The family milestone comes amid a busy work slate for both stars. Ranveer Singh is expected to return to the sets of Pralay, a post-apocalyptic zombie thriller, on October 27 for a brief Mumbai shooting schedule, according to a Variety India report cited by the Times of India. Deepika is set to appear opposite Shah Rukh Khan in King, releasing December 24, 2026, and also has Atlee's epic Raaka, starring Allu Arjun, in her pipeline.
From their 2013 romance on the sets of Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram-Leela to a Lake Como wedding in November 2018 and now a family of four, Deepika and Ranveer's journey remains one of Bollywood's most beloved stories. This Dussehra, they gave fans the sweetest gift: a name, a face, and a glimpse of love multiplied.
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