Ranveer Singh-Deepika Padukone's daughter filmed without consent; leaked viral video slammed by netizens

Bollywood actors Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh, who have been careful about protecting their daughter Dua from media exposure, recently faced an uncomfortable situation at the Mumbai airport. A video showing the child’s face was secretly filmed and circulated online, sparking widespread outrage and reigniting the debate over celebrity kids’ right to privacy.

In the now-viral clip, Dua is seen sitting on her mother’s lap in an airport buggy when a fan began recording them. Deepika immediately intervened, asking the individual to stop. Despite her protest, the footage made its way to social media, where the child’s face was revealed publicly for the first time.

Fans Defend Couple’s Privacy

Since Dua’s birth on September 8, 2024, Deepika and Ranveer have repeatedly appealed to the paparazzi not to photograph her. Media photographers had largely respected this request until the leaked video emerged. Online reactions were swift, with many calling the act “wrong” and stressing that even celebrity children deserve privacy. Users also reminded others that Deepika had earlier spoken about not planning to show her daughter’s face any time soon.

The controversy brought back memories of Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma’s efforts to shield their daughter Vamika from cameras. Despite repeated requests, her pictures have surfaced online multiple times. Similarly, Alia Bhatt and Ranbir Kapoor faced difficulties in keeping their daughter Raha away from constant media attention before eventually choosing to reveal her identity. Most recently, Sidharth Malhotra and Kiara Advani also requested privacy for their newborn daughter.

Earlier Introduction of Dua

The airport video contrasted sharply with the controlled introduction Deepika and Ranveer gave their daughter during Diwali 2024. At the time, they had shared a photograph of her tiny feet along with a message explaining the significance of her name, “Dua,” which means prayer. Following the latest leak, the couple’s team has appealed to media groups and fan pages to refrain from sharing the airport clip further.

Deepika has previously said she wants her daughter to enjoy a normal upbringing, similar to her own childhood, where her father was viewed as a parent first and a celebrity second. The actress has emphasized her commitment to shielding Dua from the constant glare of the spotlight.

Upcoming Projects

Meanwhile, on the work front, Ranveer Singh will next be seen in Aditya Dhar’s action drama Dhurandhar, set for release in December, followed by Don 3. Deepika Padukone is preparing to return to films with Atlee’s upcoming directorial alongside Allu Arjun.