HomeEntertainmentDeepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh trolled for naming their daughter Dua, users write 'Why not Prarthana?'

Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh trolled for naming their daughter Dua, users write 'Why not Prarthana?'

Bollywood's beloved couple Ranveer Singh and Deepika Padukone surprised fans by announcing the name of their daughter on the occasion of Diwali. Sharing a heartwarming photo on social media, the duo revealed they had named her Dua Padukone Singh. While many fans celebrated the news, the choice of name sparked mixed reactions among netizens.

November 04, 2024 / 23:35 IST
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Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh welcomed their baby girl Dua on September 8,2024 in Mumbai.
Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh welcomed their baby girl Dua on September 8,2024 in Mumbai.

Bollywood's beloved couple Ranveer Singh and Deepika Padukone surprised fans by announcing the name of their daughter on the occasion of Diwali. Sharing a heartwarming photo on social media, the duo revealed they had named her Dua Padukone Singh. While many fans celebrated the news, the choice of name sparked mixed reactions among netizens.

The announcement was flooded with joy and congratulatory messages from friends and fans alike. Yet, alongside the heartfelt wishes, some in the online community voiced disapproval over the choice of the name "Dua." A few netizens suggested that "Prathana" would have been a more fitting name for their daughter.

A user wrote, "Dua ? Koi HINDU Naam Nahi Su'n'jha Kya....? Dua...? Why Dua ? PRARTHNA Kyu Nahi....? You Both Are HINDU, Forgotten or what ?". While another person commented, "Why not prarthana and why duaa??? Why not hindi but urdu ??" A social media also wrote, "Prarthana v to rakh sakti thi. Why muslim name. Bollywood Jaan bujh kar aisa karte hain. They hr hearting the sentiments of sanatana Dharma."

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Many users came forward in support of the couple, expressing confusion over why others felt the need to critique such a personal decision. They emphasized that the choice of a baby’s name is a deeply personal one and questioned the rationale behind the backlash. "Seriously? Why are peopl3 getting so triggered? It's thier child, thier name, she pushed the baby out not the people commenting....grow up humans... let them live," wrote a user.