In an exciting update from the heart of India’s glamour industry, beloved Bollywood stars Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh have made a heartwarming announcement that has taken social media by storm. The couple, who tied the knot in a fairytale wedding in 2018, revealed that they are anticipating the arrival of their first child in September 2024.
The announcement came adorned with an endearing image shared on their social media platforms, filled with delightful motifs of baby clothes, shoes, and balloons, succinctly captioned ‘September, 2024’. Fans and fellow celebrities alike have flooded the couple with joyful congratulatory messages. Among the many heartfelt wishes, Priyanka Chopra Jonas extended a warm “Mubarak,” while Kareena Kapoor Khan professed that the couple was stepping into the “best phase of your life.” A playful comment came from Arjun Kapoor, Ranveer’s close friend, who quipped, “Baba getting his own baby with Boo Boo!”
Speculation about Deepika’s pregnancy began swirling after her appearance at the BAFTAs last month, where she presented the award for Best Film Not in the English Language. The couple’s romance blossomed on the sets of Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s ‘Goliyon Ki Raasleela: Ram-Leela’ in 2013, leading to a beautiful union five years later.
In other news, Bhumi Pednekar has reason to celebrate her film, ‘Bhakshak’, ranking within the top five non-English films globally on various OTT platforms for consecutive weeks. The actress expresses her contentment, saying, “Content films have been the toast of the industry recently and that gives me a lot of joy and hope.” She relays her aspirations for the global success of Indian cinema, believing it will redefine the international entertainment landscape.
Meanwhile, Sheeba and Akashdeep, the actor-couple, are making their mark with their performances in noteworthy films, recently wrapping up ‘Fateh’ starring Sonu Sood and ‘Jigra’ featuring Alia Bhatt. It’s been revealed that they will feature together in the much-awaited ‘Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3’, directed by Anees Bazmee, alongside an illustrious cast which includes Madhuri Dixit-Nene and Vidya Balan. The filming for this horror-comedy is set to commence this month.
As summer rolls in, excitement builds for Akshay Kumar and Arshad Warsi as they gear up to film ‘Jolly LLB 3’, directed by Subhash Kapoor. The courtroom comedy will showcase their characters named Jolly, engaged in a high-stakes legal battle. With the iconic Saurabh Shukla reprising his role as judge Sundarlal Tripathi, the stage is set for an entertaining face-off in a Rajasthan court. The actors will also complete a six-week schedule for Ahmed Khan’s action-packed ‘Welcome to the Jungle’.
The film industry buzzes with talk of the special screening of ‘Maidaan’, hosted by producer Boney Kapoor. The sports drama, directed by Amit R Sharma, casts Ajay Devgn as coach Syed Abdul Rahim, the man behind the golden era of Indian football. Early reviews are already lauding the film, particularly Devgn’s portrayal and AR Rahman’s musical score.
Sonakshi Sinha disclosed her involvement in a new romantic thriller, directed by newcomer Karan Rawal. While details remain under wraps, the film promises to tread into new territory with a focus on unexpected narrative twists, something Sinha is eager to explore.
Lastly, after two decades, the ‘Masti’ comedy franchise is ready for another installment with a fresh touch from director Milap Zaveri. He takes over from Indra Kumar and reassembles the original team of Riteish Deshmukh, Vivek Oberoi, and Aftab Shivdasani, aiming to deliver the same humor and enjoyment that has appealed to audiences over the past 20 years.
In conclusion, as Deepika and Ranveer await their newest family member, the Indian film industry continues to evolve and delight audiences with diverse upcoming projects and promising new ventures.
