Holi throwback: The 'ironic' reason why Deepika Padukone skipped her FIRST Holi with Ranveer Singh post wedding

As colours fill the air and Holi celebrations begin, it is the perfect time to revisit a memorable moment from Bollywood’s beloved couple. Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh, adored for their on-screen magic and off-screen romance. From their chemistry in films like ‘Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram-Leela’, ‘

Bajirao Mastani

’, and ‘

Padmaavat

’ to their fairytale wedding, the duo had everyone invested in their love story.

Naturally, fans were eager to see how the newlyweds would celebrate their first Holi together.However, that year brought an unexpected twist. Shortly after their wedding, Deepika was asked about her first Holi as a married woman. Instead of colourful festivities, the actor revealed to India Today that work commitments would take priority. "It's so ironic that on the day of Holi, I leave for Chhapaak; we start shooting on Monday.

It is a very very important film, the story needs to be told, we start filming on Monday and on Holi day is when I leave for Delhi so no celebration, just a lot of preparation.

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A different kind of beginning

While fans may have expected grand celebrations filled with colours and candid pictures, Deepika’s departure for Delhi meant the couple spent their first Holi after marriage apart. Instead of festivities, the focus shifted to preparation and dedication toward a meaningful story.

It was a reminder that even amid personal milestones, their careers remained a top priority.Today, as the festival comes around once again, their journey has entered a beautiful new chapter. Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh are now proud parents to a baby girl, whom they have lovingly named Dua. From newlyweds juggling film schedules to embracing parenthood, their story has continued to evolve with time. This Holi, the colours are likely brighter than ever as they celebrate not just togetherness, but also their growing family.

What's next for Deepika Padukone

In her professional life, Deepika has been very strict about maintaining boundaries when it comes to her personal time. She exited high-profile projects like Spirit and the sequel of Kalki 2898 AD after her demand of working in an eight-hour shift was not met. Deepika made these demands after becoming a mother and has been actively advocating for work-life balance in the film industry, not just for new moms, but also for technicians and other crew members.