India, April 21 -- Motherhood is no longer tied to a biological or societal deadline. A growing number of contemporary Bollywood actresses are choosing to embrace it on their own terms-well into their late 30s and 40s-marking a quiet but significant shift from convention.

Now 40, Deepika shared the news with a glimpse of her daughter Dua, hinting at the arrival of a sibling.

Deepika's journey reflects a broader trend among her peers.

Actress Katrina Kaif embraced motherhood at 42, welcoming her first child with husband Vicky Kaushal.

Katrina Kaif embracing motherhood at 42 sparked online debate. Photo: Katrina Kaif/Instagram

Her pregnancy sparked widespread conversations online about the possibilities and challenges of having childre...