Athiya Shetty and Indian cricketer KL Rahul are celebrating the arrival of their first child, a baby girl. The couple shared the joyous news with their fans on Monday evening through a heartfelt post on Instagram. The announcement featured an image of swans, symbolizing love and togetherness, accompanied by the simple yet sweet caption: “Blessed with a baby girl.” They also revealed that their daughter was born on March 24, 2025.
The post quickly garnered attention and was flooded with congratulatory messages from friends, family, and fans. Athiya’s father, actor Suniel Shetty, showed his love in the comment section by dropping a heart emoji along with the evil eye symbol for protection. Many Bollywood stars, including Vaani Kapoor, Shanaya Kapoor, Aditi Rao Hydari, Parineeti Chopra, Mrunal Thakur, Bhumi Pednekar, and Masaba Gupta, among others, congratulated the couple on this new chapter of their lives.
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Pregnancy Journey and Photo Shoot
Just a week before the baby’s arrival, Athiya and KL Rahul had shared stunning photos from their pregnancy photo shoot. The pictures showed Athiya radiating in a variety of outfits, highlighting the couple’s excitement as they prepared for parenthood. The photos captured their journey, reflecting their joy and anticipation ahead of the baby’s birth.
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The Love Story and Wedding of Athiya and KL Rahul
Athiya and KL Rahul’s love story began in 2019 when they met through a mutual friend. The couple kept their relationship private for a couple of years before making it public. Their bond grew stronger over time, leading them to tie the knot in January 2023. They chose an intimate wedding ceremony at Suniel Shetty’s picturesque farmhouse in Khandala, attended by their closest family and friends.
In November 2024, the couple announced that they were expecting, sharing the exciting news in a note that read, “Our beautiful blessing is coming soon.” Their pregnancy announcement further added to the excitement as fans eagerly awaited the arrival of their first child.
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Athiya Shetty and KL Rahul’s Growing Family
Now, with the birth of their baby girl, Athiya and KL Rahul’s journey as parents begins. The couple’s fans and well-wishers are overjoyed for them and look forward to seeing their little one grow in the love and warmth of their family. The couple’s new chapter as parents marks a beautiful moment in their lives, and their fans can’t wait to see their family blossom further.
