After completing the shooting schedule for Shah Rukh Khan’s King in Cape Town, actress Deepika Padukone returned to Mumbai in the early hours of Thursday, making her first public appearance since announcing her second pregnancy with husband. Ranveer Singh.The actor was spotted at the Mumbai airport in a relaxed denim-on-denim look, paired with an oversized shirt with trousers, comfortable shoes and a bag. With her hair tied back, Deepika looked radiant as she smiled warmly at the paparazzi and happily posed for pictures before heading to her car. Fans were quick to point out her visible pregnancy glow in viral videos from the airport.
King’s BTS clips leaked
Deepika was in Cape Town alongside Shah Rukh Khan for King, one of the most anticipated films in production today. While officials have managed to keep most of the details under wraps, behind-the-scenes footage of the South African schedule has been making the rounds online in recent days.The viral clips show Shah Rukh and Deepika shooting a romantic song sequence by the sea, with dramatic rocky backdrops and energetic choreography with background dancers. However, it wasn’t just the chemistry between the actors that caught the attention of fans. Eagle-eyed social media users also speculated that Ranveer Singh and the couple’s daughter Dua were present on the set.In a clip doing the rounds online, a man can be seen holding a baby in the background, prompting fans to wonder if Ranveer was spending time with daughter Dua while Deepika was filming. Although there has been no official confirmation of the couple.
Ranveer Singh is focusing on fatherhood
Earlier, reports suggested that Ranveer had consciously changed his approach towards family life after the birth of Dua. Reports say that while Deepika has been busy shooting for King in South Africa, Ranveer has been taking care of his daughter and spending quality time with her despite juggling his work commitments amidst the success of the Dhurandhar franchise. The report added that Dua’s arrival has brought about a major change in Ranveer’s priorities and lifestyle.
The front of the work
Meanwhile, King will have another on-screen reunion for Shah Rukh Khan and Deepika Padukone after blockbuster films like Om Shanti Om, Chennai Express, Happy New Year, Pathaan and Jawan. The film stars Suhana Khan, Abhishek Bachchan and Rani Mukerji in pivotal roles and is set to release on Christmas 2026.On the work front, Deepika has also been in the news for her talks on work-life balance in the film industry post-motherhood. Reports had earlier said that the actor advocated eight-hour work shifts and walked away from projects like Prabhas-starrer Spirit and the sequel to Kalki 2898 AD.Ranveer, on the other hand, is said to be focusing on Pralay after stepping away from Don 3.