Deepika Padukone says enjoying mothethood, 'my obsession is my daughter Dua'

Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh with their daughter Dua

• Deepika Padukone shares motherhood experiences after birth of daughter Dua
• She shares her obsession with her daughter and candid daily life moments.
• Deepika to star in King with Shah Rukh Khan and AAA with Allu Arjun

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After a brief break far away from the spotlight after the birth of her daughter Dua, actress Deepika Padukone is now stepping back into the public eye.

Since welcoming Dua Padukone Singh with husband Ranveer Singh in 2024, Deepika has chosen to prioritise motherhood over shoots.

She has also taken time off to fully embrace motherhood that she has often described as a deeply transformative phase of her life.

Ahead of her much-anticipated return to the silver screen with two big movies - AAA with Allu Arjun and King with Shah Rukh Khan, Deepika has now offered a rare glimpse into what fans are calling her ‘mama era’.

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In an interview with Harper's Bazaar India, a clip from which has gone viral on social media, Chennai Express star spoke candidly about how motherhood has reshaped her world and even her priorities.

When asked about her current obsession, Deepika didn’t mince words. “Not current, I’m going to remove current from it. My obsession is my daughter.”

Sharing an endearingly relatable moment, Deepika also revealed, “The weirdest thing in my bag right now… there was a piece of thepla that she was eating and was in my bag, which I found after two days.”

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These anecdote offered a refreshingly unfiltered peek into celebrity motherhood.

During the rapid-fire chat, when asked what she would have been if not an actor, Deepika said, “An interior designer. My husband says a lawyer.”

Deepika also spoke about how she now finds herself saying "I love you" far more often, especially to her daughter Dua.

Fans took to the comment section and praised the actress for her bare it all interview.

One wrote: "The glow and love in her eyes when she talks about her daughter"

Another wrote: 'Dua's mom'

Deepika's upcoming releases 

On the work front, Deepika is gearing up for what looks like a very busy year 2026.

She will next be seen opposite her favourite co-star Shah Rukh Khan in the much-anticipated King. This will mark yet another collaboration between the hit pair.

Deepika also has a pan-India project AA22xA6 with Allu Arjun and filmmaker Atlee, signalling a strong and strategic comeback.