Bollywood and the cricket fraternity are rejoicing as actress Athiya Shetty and cricketer KL Rahul have welcomed their first child, a baby girl, on March 24, 2025. The actress and the cricketer shared the happy news on Instagram with an artistic picture of two swans. The post, festooned with a baby emoji, went viral immediately, attracting love and congratulatory messages from fans and celebrities alike.
Bollywood’s Warm Welcome
The moment the news came out, Bollywood celebrities overflowed social media with congratulatory messages. Kriti Sanon wrote, “Omg!!! Congrats, you two.” Kiara Advani, who is pregnant with her first child with Sidharth Malhotra, posted heart emojis. Arjun Kapoor, who is a close friend of Athiya, wrote, “#squishy!!! Congratulations, guys.”
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Other celebrities, including Aditi Rao Hydari, Malaika Arora, Parineeti Chopra and Bhumi Pednekar, also shared their joy. Aditi’s message, “Congratulationssssssssss. Hugs and squishes,” perfectly captured the love surrounding the couple’s new journey into parenthood.
From Love Story to Parenthood
Athiya Shetty and KL Rahul’s affair started in 2019 after they met on the recommendation of a common friend. Their connection strengthened, culminating in an intimate wedding ceremony in 2023 at Suniel Shetty’s farmhouse in Khandala. The couple had close relatives and friends witnessing the intimate function. Ever since, they have stood by each other throughout their personal and professional life.
In November 2024, they shared their pregnancy with a touching post, stating, “Our beautiful blessing is coming soon. 2025.” Fans were waiting for their baby to arrive, so this moment was even more special.
A New Chapter Begins
With Bollywood actor Suniel Shetty as her dada and cricket hunk KL Rahul as her father, their baby girl is already in the limelight. Love and wishes keep pouring in as the couple enters this new chapter of life. Parenthood starts for Athiya and KL Rahul with love, joy and unlimited support around them.
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