KL Rahul and Athiya Shetty become parents to baby girl
What's the story
Bollywood actor Athiya Shetty and Indian cricketer KL Rahul have welcomed their first child, a baby girl.
The couple took to social media on Monday evening to announce the news, sharing a painting of two swans and writing, "Blessed with a baby girl."
The announcement was met with an avalanche of congratulatory messages from fans and friends alike.
Congratulations to the new parents!
Pregnancy announcement
Shetty and Rahul announced pregnancy in November 2024
Notably, Bollywood celebrities Kiara Advani and Shanaya Kapoor were among the first colleagues to comment and shower their love.
The couple had announced their pregnancy in November 2024 with a joint Instagram post.
The post had read, "Our beautiful blessing is coming soon. 2025," along with visuals of little feet and an evil eye.
Since then, the couple's journey into parenthood has been awaited by their fans.
Relationship timeline
Shetty and Rahul's love story and wedding details
Shetty and Rahul started dating in January 2019 after a mutual friend introduced them. The two dated for a few years before getting hitched in 2023.
They got married at Shetty's father Suniel Shetty's farmhouse in Khandala in the presence of their close family and friends.
From being lovebirds to becoming parents, their journey has been fascinating.
To note, Rahul's IPL franchise Delhi Capitals allowed him to miss their 2025 opener against Lucknow Super Giants to stay with his wife.