Deepika Padukone Shocks Fans With Daughter’s Surprise 1st Birthday Gift

Deepika Padukone opted for an intimate celebration for her daughter Dua’s first birthday, opting for a homemade cake gift she baked herself, rather than a grand celebration with themed parties and high-budget events. The decision surprised fans, as is typical for Bollywood celebrities, who often host lavish birthday celebrations.

Deepika and Ranveer, who married in 2018, welcomed their daughter on September 8, 2024. Last Diwali, they introduced her to the world and revealed her name, Dua, meaning “prayer.” The couple said she was their biggest blessing, the answer to everything they had wished for. So, when Dua turned one on September 9, Deepika decided the best way to mark the day was with a simple, personal touch.

She posted a picture of a chocolate cake along with an emotional note: “My love language? Making a cake for my daughter’s 1st birthday!” Within two hours, the post crossed five lakh likes, proving that the gesture touched people far more than a star-studded bash ever could. Fans filled the comments section with love, calling her the “best mommy” and gushing over the simplicity of the celebration.

Celebrities too joined in. Bipasha Basu, Kajal Aggarwal, and Bhumi Pednekar sent warm wishes to baby Dua. For many, this moment showed a side of Deepika that’s rarely seen in the glamour world — a mother keeping things real. As one fan wrote, “Sweet cake from sweet mom to sweet baby.” The viral post has now become one of the most talked-about celebrity birthday celebrations of the year, not because of extravagance, but because of its sincerity.