Deepika Padukone Shot For ‘High Energy Action Sequence’ With Shah Rukh Amid Her Second Pregnancy

Deepika Padukone left the entire nation in shock when she proudly announced her second pregnancy. While the world was busy criticising her 8-hour shift demand, Deepika silently built her family and her career. After sharing her pregnancy announcement with her first daughter, Dua’s rare glimpse, she had returned to work.

Deepika Padukone shoots for a high-energy action sequence in Shah Rukh Khan’s King while she is pregnant 

Deepika’s pregnancy news left many speculating about the future of Shah Rukh Khan’s most-awaited film, King.  People wondered whether Deepika would be part of the film as she is pregnant with her second child, but the actress put the speculations to rest in style as she resumed her work. The actress shot at Golden Tobacco Studio in Vile Parle, and it was an elaborate action sequence; a set was constructed for the scene. The source revealed:

“Shah Rukh and Deepika filmed the scene on April 21 and 22, with the latter dressed in an all-white outfit. A special set was constructed at Golden Tobacco Studio in Vile Parle. The combat choreography is in line with the film’s larger-than-life treatment.”

Deepika Padukone’s second pregnancy

On April 19, 2026, Deepika and Ranveer announced to the world that their family is growing as they are busy nesting for another little wonder in their life. Taking to Instagram, Deepika shared a rare glimpse of her daughter, Dua, who looks super excited to get promoted to big sister. The little girl was holding her mumma’s pregnancy test result, which had two red lines on it. The post was liked by Alia Bhatt, Parineeti Chopra, Kiara Advani and many more.

Deepika Padukone had a complicated first pregnancy

Deepika Padukone made starry appearances and attended work events throughout her first pregnancy. She made many question her pregnancy as she would appear in heels with a full-grown baby bump. In an interview with Marie Claire, she remembered details of her baby girl’s arrival and when she held the little bundle of joy for the first time in her arms. Deepika revealed that she had a complicated pregnancy and delivery. Without sharing a lot of details, Deepika stated that she went through a lot in her eighth and ninth months.

Talking about her final trimester, she shared that every body part of her was in pain, and it was uncomfortable, despite the fact that she was doing yoga. She said:

“Suddenly you’re discovering body parts because they hurt. But that rib pain was, oh my God.”

After their daughter’s birth in November, Deepika and Ranveer hosted a small gathering for the media in their building. They even introduced their daughter, Dua, to the photographers and made it look like a family event. Not only this, Deepika and Ranveer requested photographers not to click photos of their daughter. A celebrity photographer, Yogen Shah, expressed in detail about the happiness at seeing Dua. The photographer further revealed that Dua is a perfect blend of her parents, Deepika and Ranveer. When she greeted the pap, she was half asleep. However, there were moments when she fluttered open her tiny eyes. The photographer further revealed how it was an unforgettable experience to see Dua wrapped in her parents’ embrace. 

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