In a world obsessed with celebrity culture and spotlight parenting, Deepika Padukone is taking a refreshingly grounded approach to motherhood. The actor, global icon, and new mom may have one of the most recognisable faces in the world, but when it comes to raising her daughter Dua, she’s aiming for simplicity, normalcy, and freedom. It’s not about fame, flashbulbs, or first-class cribs—it’s about childhood the way she remembers it.

Deepika, the daughter of legendary badminton player Prakash Padukone, was born in Copenhagen and raised in Bengaluru. Alongside her sister Anisha, she spent much of her childhood on the move, tagging along with their father as his professional career took him across the world. Despite his fame, life at home was quiet and balanced, far removed from the pressures of public life. The Padukone sisters were raised in an environment that was remarkably down-to-earth, free of expectations or demands tied to their father’s status. Even now, Prakash Padukone continues to serve as a mentor to India’s Olympic badminton team, yet remains humble in his role as a father and grandfather.

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As Deepika steps into this new chapter of life, she’s clear about the kind of upbringing she wants for Dua. She hopes to offer her daughter the same kind of childhood she and Anisha had—one free from pressure and unrealistic expectations. No legacy to live up to, no weight of celebrity to carry. Just a childhood rooted in curiosity, love, and a sense of normalcy.



Deepika reflected that she never really grasped her father’s celebrity status until much later in life. He never announced it or used it to define their identity. He was simply Dad. It was only when strangers approached him for autographs that the realization hit. That sense of humility and quiet pride is something she’s determined to pass on to her own child.


With Dua now part of her world, Deepika’s parenting philosophy is simple but powerful: lead with love, keep it real, and let children grow into themselves—on their own terms.