Throwback: What Was Deepika Padukone's Choice - Films Or Having Babies?

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can have it all and Deepika Padukone is proving that everyday! Whenever there's a question about balancing career and personal life, Deepika has always been clear about wanting both worlds. The actress, who is currently expecting her second child with husband Ranveer Singh, once gave a memorable answer to a tricky question about choosing between films and family. As the couple prepares to welcome another baby after embracing parenthood in 2024 with their daughter Dua Padukone Singh, that old video of Deepika has resurfaced and is ging viral.

What does Deepika want - movies or babies?

The throwback moment comes from an episode of Koffee With Karan, hosted by Karan Johar, where Deepika appeared alongside Alia Bhatt. During the rapid-fire round, Johar posed a classic dilemma: choosing between babies or movies. Both Deepika and Alia were visibly reluctant to pick one over the other and repeatedly insisted on wanting both. As Johar attempted to move on, Deepika added a witty and telling response, saying she would prefer “babies while doing movies,” perfectly summing up her desire to have kids while continuing to act.Watch the clip here:

Interestingly, this isn’t the first time Deepika has spoken about her wish for a family along with working continuously. In an earlier conversation with journalist Rajeev Masand, the actress had shared that she wants a fulfilling family life. She imagined a home filled with children, saying she would ideally love to have “three little kids” running around. At the same time, she made it clear that she would continue working while raising her children.

Deepika Padukone is living her dream

Fast forward to today, and it appears that Deepika is living the life she once envisioned. She and Ranveer recently announced that they are expecting their second child, sharing the joyful news through an adorable post featuring their daughter Dua. The image, which quickly went viral, showed the toddler holding a pregnancy test with a positive result while her parents hugged her.

Despite her pregnancy, Deepika remains professionally active. Reports in Hindustan Times suggest that she has already begun shooting for Raaka, a high-profile pan-India action film directed by Atlee and co-starring Allu Arjun. The project marks their first collaboration and has generated significant buzz. Notably, Deepika is said to be performing action-heavy sequences, with the production team taking necessary precautions to ensure her safety and comfort. She is also involved in other projects like Shah Rukh Khan's King.Safe to say, Deepika is unstoppable and is creating beautiful memories in both her personal and professional life.