Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh may be among Bollywood’s busiest stars, but according to badminton legend Prakash Padukone, the couple is fully committed to raising their daughter, Dua Padukone Singh, with love, care and hands-on involvement.
In a recent interview, Deepika’s father shared rare insights into the couple’s life as parents and spoke about the special bond he shares with his granddaughter. His heartfelt comments have given fans a glimpse into how one of Bollywood’s most-loved couples is balancing stardom with parenthood.
Dua was born in September 2024, marking a new chapter in Deepika and Ranveer’s lives. Since then, the couple has largely kept their daughter away from the spotlight, choosing to focus on giving her a normal and grounded upbringing.
Speaking about their parenting style, Prakash Padukone praised both Deepika and Ranveer for being actively involved in their daughter’s life.
“Of course, Deepika does a lot more, but Ranveer helps a lot whenever he’s not working. Both families are also present to help,” he said.
His comments highlight the strong support system surrounding Dua, with both the Padukone and Singh families playing an important role in her upbringing.
The former badminton champion also reflected on his own journey as a parent. He admitted that during the peak years of his sporting career, he was often away from home and could not be as involved in the day-to-day lives of his daughters, Deepika and Anisha, as he would have liked.
“As a parent, I don’t remember having brought up our kids or being involved as much because I was hardly home. I do remember important things, but the day-to-day details were missed,” he shared.
Now, becoming a grandfather has given him a second chance to enjoy those precious moments.
“Almost every day there’s something new. I notice every little change,” he said while talking about Dua’s growth and development.
Despite being born into one of India’s most famous families, Dua’s grandparents are making sure she experiences ordinary childhood joys. Whenever she visits Bengaluru, Prakash Padukone and his wife Ujjala take her out for simple outings that many children enjoy.
From riding the Metro and travelling in auto-rickshaws to visiting parks and spending time outdoors, the family wants Dua to grow up experiencing life beyond celebrity circles.
Prakash revealed that Dua is already developing a cheerful and social personality.
“She’s a very friendly child, so she likes to mix with people. She says hello to almost everybody,” he shared.
He also believes that travelling from a very young age has helped her become comfortable around different people and environments.
“She’s growing up quite fast and at a very interesting stage right now,” he added.
For fans of Deepika and Ranveer, Prakash Padukone’s comments offer a heartwarming look into the couple’s family life. While Deepika may be taking on a larger share of parenting responsibilities, her father made it clear that Ranveer remains a devoted and supportive father whenever his professional commitments allow.
As Dua continues to grow surrounded by the love of both her parents and grandparents, it’s evident that family remains at the centre of Deepika and Ranveer’s world despite their demanding careers and global fame.
