Deepika Padukone never ceases to amaze audiences with her diverse roles and powerful performances. The recent trailer release of ‘Kalki 2898 AD’ has ignited a wave of excitement online. Featuring a star-studded cast including Amitabh Bachchan, Prabhas, Deepika Padukone, and Kamal Haasan, the film promises an innovative storyline and grand cinematic scale. However, it is Deepika’s portrayal of a pregnant woman that has particularly captured fans’ attention.
In ‘Kalki 2898 AD,’ Deepika is seen with a baby bump, a detail that has sparked speculation about her character’s importance. Fans are buzzing with theories that her unborn child might be an avatar of Kalki, making Deepika’s role crucial to the story. This role continues a notable trend in Deepika’s career: playing significant mother figures in major Bollywood films.
Fans quickly recalled Deepika’s recent performances where she embodied the role of a mother. In ‘Brahmastra Part One: Shiva,’ directed by Ayan Mukerji, she played Ranbir Kapoor’s mother. The film, which also starred Alia Bhatt, Amitabh Bachchan, Mouni Roy, and Nagarjuna Akkineni, is part of a planned trilogy in the Astraverse. The story revolves around Shiva, a young DJ and orphan who discovers his immunity to fire and his extraordinary powers. Deepika’s portrayal of Ranbir’s mother added depth to the mythological narrative.
Last year, Deepika took on another maternal role in ‘Jawan,’ where she played the mother of Shah Rukh Khan’s character. In the film, Shah Rukh appears in dual roles as Captain Vikram Rathore and his son Azad, while Deepika portrays Aishwarya, Vikram Rathore’s wife and Azad’s mother, in a special cameo. Her performance received widespread acclaim, with audiences appreciating the emotional gravity she brought to the role. Reflecting on the experience, Deepika expressed her gratitude for the love she received, stating that her participation was driven by her affection for Shah Rukh Khan and their long-standing relationship.
The sight of Deepika with a pregnant belly in ‘Kalki 2898 AD’ has sent fans into a frenzy. One Reddit user humorously remarked that Deepika is creating her own genre of being the mother of important children, a comment that quickly went viral. Admirers praised her acting prowess, with one saying, “Mother is mothering!” and another noting, “She was manifesting her own baby.” A third user highlighted her real-life pregnancy, dubbing it “method acting.”
Discussing her involvement in ‘Kalki 2898 AD,’ Deepika shared her excitement and apprehensions with Film Companion. She acknowledged the challenges of working in a new environment, with a different language, and under the direction of Nag Ashwin, alongside co-star Prabhas. Despite these challenges, she expressed enthusiasm for the VFX-heavy film and the fresh experiences it promised.
Deepika Padukone continues to captivate audiences with her multifaceted roles and compelling performances. The recent revelation of the trailer for ‘Kalki 2898 AD’ has stirred considerable anticipation in the online sphere. Boasting a stellar cast including luminaries such as Amitabh Bachchan, Prabhas, Deepika Padukone, and Kamal Haasan, the film holds the promise of an innovative storyline and cinematic grandeur. However, it is Deepika’s portrayal of a pregnant character that has particularly seized the spotlight and garnered the fans’ attention.
In ‘Kalki 2898 AD,’ Deepika is depicted with a noticeable baby bump, sparking speculation about the significance of her role. Among fans, theories abound suggesting that her unborn child may represent an incarnation of Kalki, thus elevating Deepika’s character to a pivotal position in the narrative. This role perpetuates a recurring motif in Deepika’s career, wherein she portrays significant maternal figures in noteworthy Bollywood productions.
Fans have promptly recollected Deepika’s recent portrayals of maternal roles in other films. In ‘Brahmastra Part One: Shiva,’ helmed by director Ayan Mukerji, she assumed the role of Ranbir Kapoor’s mother, adding layers of depth to the mythological storyline. Similarly, in ‘Jawan,’ she inhabited the character of Shah Rukh Khan’s mother, earning widespread acclaim for her emotive portrayal. Reflecting on her contributions to these projects, Deepika has expressed gratitude for the warmth and admiration she has received from audiences, driven by her profound respect for Shah Rukh Khan and their enduring camaraderie.
The sight of Deepika sporting a pregnant belly in ‘Kalki 2898 AD’ has sparked fervent enthusiasm among fans. This look of hers took Reddit by storm with one Reddit user humorously noting her recurring trend of portraying the mother of significant children, a comment that quickly gained traction online. Another user pointed out her actual pregnancy, describing it as “method acting.”
Deepika recently expressed her enthusiasm for the VFX-heavy, star-studded film and the fresh experiences it promised.
Lately, Deepika Padukone has been playing the role of a mother in her recent films. Noticing this, and considering that the actress is pregnant with her first child with Ranveer Singh, fans and netizens have gone berserk and have epic reactions online. Read on to know more.
Deepika Padukone’s portrayal of a mother in her recent films has sparked discussions online making fans go frenzy, considering that she is expecting her first child with Ranveer Singh in September this year. The actress has played the role of a mother in Jawan, Brahmastra Part One: Shiva and will do so in the upcoming Kalki 2898 AD.
Deepika’s Role In Kalki 2898 AD
The trailer of Kalki 2898 AD has caused a stir online, mostly because of its stellar cast featuring Amitabh Bachchan, Prabhas, Deepika Padukone and Kamal Haasan. Apart from its innovating storyline and grand scale, what caught everyone’s attention was Deepika, who is expecting her first child with actor and her husband Ranveer Singh, sporting a baby bump in the movie. Theories around the film say that Deepika’s unborn child is speculated to be an incarnation of Kalki, thus suggesting that her character will play a significant role in the story.
So, the fans went into a frenzy when they spotted Deepika’s baby bump in Kalki 2898 AD. A netizen posted about this on Reddit saying, “Deepika Padukone making her own genre of being the important mother of an important child.” The post gained traction and became viral in no time, with internet users lauding the actress’ exceptional acting skills.
One fan penned, “Mother is mothering!”
Another comment read, “She was manifesting her own baby.”
A third user wrote, “And now going to be a mother irl (in real life). That’s method acting,”.
Earlier, Deepika Padukone spoke to Film Companion about getting on board Kalki 2898 AD. She said, “I have to say I’m nervous because when the camera rolls it will feel like a familiar territory but I have not worked with Prabhas before. I have not worked with Nag Ashwin before. I’ll also have to do this in a different language apart from doing it in Hindi so there’s all of these things, plus it’s such a VFX heavy film. Even just the character and the world, all of it is so new for me. But I’m also excited.”
Deepika’s Role In Bhramastra Part One: Shiva
It is interesting to note, that this is not the first time Deepika has played the role of a mother whose character holds major significance in a movie. Fans have noticed that Deepika has been excelling in mother roles in Bollywood recently. Previously she played Ranbir Kapoor’s mother in Bhramastra Part One: Shiva, the first instalment of the planned trilogy in the Astraverse by Ayan Mukerji. The film also featured Alia Bhatt, Amitabh Bachchan, Mouni Roy and Nagarjuna Akkineni. The storyline of Bharamastra revolves around Shiva (Ranbir), a young DJ and orphan who discovers that he possesses special powers that make him immune to fire.
Deepika’s Role In Jawan
In 2023, Deepika Padukone portrayed Shah Rukh Khan’s mother in Jawan. In the film, Shah Rukh Khan played dual roles as Captain Vikram Rathore and his son Azad, while Deepika made special appearances. Her portrayal of Aishwarya, the wife of Vikram Rathore and mother of Azad received much love and appreciation from the audience. Talking about the movie and the love she received for it, Deepika said, “I have no words to say except thank you so much for all the love. I really just did this for my love for Shah Rukh and everyone knows the relationship that we share. And I didn’t anticipate for this to become so special but I’m just proud and happy to be here and support the team.”
