- Monday, March 31, 2025
By: Vibhuti Pathak
Actor Athiya Shetty and cricketer KL Rahul recently welcomed their first child, a baby girl, on March 24, 2025. The couple, who announced the joyous news through an Instagram post, shared a glimpse of their daughter’s special homecoming celebration. The heartfelt moment was captured in a beautiful picture that Athiya posted on her Instagram stories, giving fans a peek into the traditional ceremony.
On Friday (28), Athiya took to Instagram to share a snapshot from the intimate ceremony held to welcome their newborn daughter. The picture featured two ornately decorated thalis—one covered with flower petals and another adorned with pink roses, sindoor, and rice, all of which are significant elements in Hindu rituals. The actor added the sacred symbol “aum” to the top of the picture, reflecting the spiritual and auspicious nature of the ceremony.
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Athiya’s mother, Mana Shetty, also joined in the celebrations by reposting her daughter’s Instagram story. She added an evil-eye emoji and a red-heart emoji, symbolizing love and protection for the newborn. Fans and well-wishers flooded social media with congratulatory messages, expressing their joy for the couple’s new journey as parents.
The couple officially announced the birth of their daughter on March 24 via a joint Instagram post. They shared a delicate painting of two swans, accompanied by a heartfelt message that read, “Blessed with a baby girl.” The announcement was simple yet meaningful, with Athiya and KL Rahul letting the moment speak for itself. They included a baby angel emoji, signifying their overwhelming happiness.
Athiya and KL Rahul’s pregnancy announcement had also been a much-anticipated revelation. In November 2024, the couple shared the news with their fans through a joint Instagram post. The message read, “Our beautiful blessing is coming soon. 2025,” confirming their journey into parenthood.
Athiya Shetty and KL Rahul’s relationship has been a subject of admiration for fans. The couple first met in 2019 through a mutual friend, and their bond quickly grew stronger. Their relationship blossomed over the years, and after several years of dating, they tied the knot in 2023. The intimate wedding ceremony took place at Suniel Shetty’s farmhouse in Khandala, attended by close family and friends.
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The couple has maintained a strong presence on social media, often sharing glimpses of their lives with their followers. Their wedding, pregnancy, and now the birth of their daughter have all been cherished moments that they have celebrated with their well-wishers.
