Deepika Padukone Balances Pregnancy, Film Shoot for ‘King’ in Cape Town
Deepika Padukone, pregnant with her second child, continues shooting Shah Rukh Khan’s ‘King’ in Cape Town, flaunts a Rs 23,000 Mes Demoiselles dress, while Ranveer Singh supports her on set and at the airport.
The actress, expecting her second baby, was seen on the ‘King’ sets in South Africa. She also sported a Rs 23K Mes Demoiselles dress during filming.
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Deepika Padukone is in the middle of a busy phase. She’s celebrating motherhood – glowing pregnancy looks, iconic maternity style, even baking a birthday cake for her daughter Dua.
Just days after announcing her second pregnancy, she stepped onto the set of Shah Rukh Khan’s upcoming action thriller King in Cape Town. The shoot is generating buzz, especially after a romantic song sequence with Khan leaked online.
Fans went wild when the leaked footage seemed to show a baby girl – presumed to be Dua – on set, possibly with Ranveer Singh. That sighting added fuel to the excitement for the film, slated for a Christmas 2026 release.
While on location, Deepika stunned in a Rs 23,000 Mes Demoiselles dress. The outfit turned heads, and the director, Siddharth Anand, asked fans not to circulate the clip, promising a big reveal later.
Ranveer Singh was spotted at the airport with Deepika shortly after the pregnancy announcement. He displayed warm, protective gestures and both showed off their signature chic airport looks.
Ranveer has been keeping a low profile lately, despite the success of Dhurandhar. Sources say he’s choosing family time, focusing on daughter Dua while Deepika continues shooting for King in Cape Town.
Earlier this year, Deepika posted old school photos, tracing her journey from a small‑town girl to a leading Bollywood icon. A vintage snap from a Marc Robinson fashion show also resurfaced, showing a young Deepika alongside Katrina Kaif.
Even with the baby bump, Deepika is still juggling other projects. She is also filming for Atlee’s sci‑fi action film Raaka, where the schedule has been adjusted and body doubles will handle intense stunts.
On the sets, she appears in earthy tones, glowing, and focused. The crew is aware of her condition; key action scenes will rely on VFX and doubles, while she handles close‑ups and dialogue.
In January 2026, a fan brought his mother to meet Deepika. The mother offered homemade puran poli, which Deepika accepted with a gentle hold on the mother’s hand – a moment that moved the woman to tears.
The momentum continues. Shah Rukh Khan, Suhana Khan and Abhishek Bachchan are also part of King, which promises a grand visual spectacle.
So, Deepika is navigating pregnancy, fashion statements, and demanding shoot schedules all at once. The story is still unfolding, and fans are watching each update closely.
Source: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/topic/Deepika-Padukone