After wrapping up the shooting schedule of Shah Rukh Khan’s upcoming film King in Cape Town, actress Deepika Padukone returned to Mumbai in the early hours of Thursday, her first public appearance since announcing her second pregnancy with husband Ranveer Singh.The actress was spotted at the Mumbai airport in a relaxed denim look, wearing an oversized t-shirt with matching pants, comfy shoes, and a handbag. With her hair tied back, Deepika looked radiant as she smiled warmly at the photographers and happily posed for pictures before heading to her car. Fans were quick to point out the pregnancy glow visible in the viral videos from the airport.
BTS clips from King leaked
Deepika has been shooting in Cape Town alongside Shah Rukh Khan for King, one of the most anticipated films currently in production.
While the show’s makers have managed to keep most of the details under wraps, leaked behind-the-scenes photos from the South African schedule have been circulating online over the past few days.The viral clips show Shah Rukh Khan and Deepika filming what appears to be a series of romantic songs by the sea, with dramatic rock backdrops and peppy choreography involving background dancers. However, it wasn’t just the chemistry between the actors that caught fans’ attention.
Social media users also speculated that Ranveer Singh and the couple’s daughter Dua might have been present on the sets.In one of the clips circulating online, a man can be seen briefly holding a baby in the background, leading fans to wonder if Ranveer was spending time with his daughter Dua while filming for Deepika. Although there is no official confirmation from the couple.
Ranveer Singh focuses on fatherhood
Earlier, reports suggested that Ranveer has consciously shifted his focus towards family life after Dua’s birth.
Reports claimed that while Deepika was busy shooting for King in South Africa, Ranveer was taking care of their daughter and spending quality time with her despite juggling his work commitments amid the success of the Dhurandhar franchise. The report also added that Dua’s arrival has brought about a major shift in Ranveer’s priorities and lifestyle.
Labor front
Meanwhile, King will celebrate another on-screen reunion of Shah Rukh Khan and Deepika Padukone after blockbusters like Om Shanti Om, Chennai Express, Happy New Year, Pathaan, and Jawan.
The film also stars Suhana Khan, Abhishek Bachchan and Rani Mukerji in pivotal roles and is scheduled to release on Christmas 2026.On the work front, Deepika was also in the news for her talks about work-life balance in the film industry after motherhood. Reports had previously claimed that the actress called for eight-hour shifts and stayed away from projects like Spirit starring Prabhas and its sequel to Kalki 2898 AD.Meanwhile, Ranveer is said to be focusing on Pralay after walking away from Don 3.