Ranveer Singh says Deepika Padukone is the ‘best version’ of herself as a mother: ‘Everything in Deepika’s life now revolves around Dua'

Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh welcomed their daughter, Dua, in September 2024, and since then, life has taken a whole new direction for the couple. In a recent interview with Marie Claire, Ranveer opened up about how Deepika has embraced motherhood wholeheartedly, calling it a transformation that left him in awe.Deepika Padukone as a mother“This is the best version of Deepika I have ever known,” he said.“She is completely present. Absolutely immersed. Extremely attentive, sensitive, caring, and beautifully gentle.”The actor also revealed how Deepika’s priorities have completely shifted after Dua’s birth. “Everything in Deepika’s life now revolves around Dua. Everything else comes secondary—sometimes even her own health,” he added.Despite the challenges of early motherhood, Deepika shared that she is slowly learning to find a balance between caring for her child, managing her health, and returning to work. She’s still adjusting to this new phase but is embracing it with determination and grace.See More:Deepika Padukone opens up about complicated pregnancy, delivery and mom guilt: ‘I went through a lot in the 8-9 months’Choosing privacy over spotlightThe couple has also made a conscious decision to keep Dua away from the public eye. Deepika revealed that they’ve introduced Dua to the paparazzi in a private setting and requested that no photos be taken. “Nurturing and protecting comes naturally to me,” she said.Deepika has taken a hands-on approach to parenting, opting not to hire a nanny. She’s been actively involved in all aspects of raising Dua, from late-night feeds to comforting her baby, something she describes as instinctive and fulfilling.On the work front, both Deepika and Ranveer were last seen together in Singham Again. The real-life couple, known for their magnetic chemistry on screen, have previously starred in hits like 83, Padmaavat, Bajirao Mastani, and Ram-Leela.