Shah Rukh Khan On Deepika Padukone As Mother To Dua: 'Excuse Me If I’m Stepping Beyond Boundaries'

At WAVES 2025, Shah Rukh Khan praised Deepika Padukone as a mother to daughter Dua. PM Modi inaugurated the global summit in Mumbai.

The World Audio Visual and Entertainment Summit (WAVES) 2025 in Mumbai has become the talk of the town. From Prime Minister Narendra Modi to some of the biggest names in Indian cinema, the star-studded event has brought together luminaries from across the entertainment spectrum.

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The World Audio Visual and Entertainment Summit (WAVES) 2025 in Mumbai has become the talk of the town. From Prime Minister Narendra Modi to some of the biggest names in Indian cinema, the star-studded event has brought together luminaries from across the entertainment spectrum. Among the many celebrities in attendance were Deepika Padukone and Shah Rukh Khan.

The two icons, who have previously shared screen space in Pathaan and Om Shanti Om, appeared together at the session titled “The Journey: From Outsider to Ruler.” During the conversation, Shah Rukh Khan made a heartfelt remark about Deepika's new role as a mother.

SRK on Deepika

“I just want to add one more thing, which is very personal, so please excuse me if I’m stepping beyond boundaries. But I think the role she’s going to play the best, Inshallah, is that of a mother now with Dua. I think she’s really going to be a wonderful mother,” Shah Rukh said, drawing emotional reactions from the audience.

 

SRK and Deepika interact with Karan Johar at the WAVES summit as he says that Deepika would be a great mother ❤️ #KINGKhanAtWaves https://t.co/xR82I8B0pq

— Shah Rukh Khan Universe Fan Club (@SRKUniverse) May 1, 2025

Deepika and Ranveer Singh became parents on September 8, 2024, when the actress gave birth to a baby girl. In November that year, the couple announced her name: Dua Padukone Singh | दुआ पादुकोण सिंह. Sharing the meaning behind the name, they wrote: “‘Dua’ means a prayer — because she is the answer to our prayers. Our hearts are filled with love and gratitude. — Deepika & Ranveer.” The announcement was accompanied by a touching photo of their newborn daughter's feet.

Deepika Padukone has been on a break from work since she announced her pregnancy in February 2024.

About WAVES 2025

The inaugural edition of WAVES 2025 is being held at the prestigious Jio World Convention Centre (JWCC) in Mumbai. The event has attracted a stellar lineup of film industry stalwarts including Shah Rukh Khan, Mohanlal, Rajinikanth, Chiranjeevi, Deepika Padukone, Aamir Khan, Alia Bhatt, Ranbir Kapoor, Akshay Kumar, Anil Kapoor, Hema Malini, and many others.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi officially inaugurated the four-day summit on Thursday. WAVES 2025 is an initiative by the Union Ministry of Information & Broadcasting, aiming to spotlight India’s growing influence in the global entertainment landscape. The summit is expected to welcome over 10,000 delegates, 1,000 content creators, 300+ companies, and 350 startups from more than 90 countries.