Athiya Shetty and KL Rahul's baby girl receives a warm Bollywood welcome with hugs and love

Bollywood actress Athiya Shetty and Indian cricketer KL Rahul are overjoyed as they welcomed their first child, a baby girl, on March 24, 2025. The couple shared the joyful news with their fans on social media, posting an adorable painting of two swans along with the words, "Blessed with a baby girl." While they did not write anything in the caption, they added a baby angel emoji to express their happiness. The Bollywood and cricket fraternities showered the new parents with love and congratulatory messages.

Athiya, the daughter of veteran actor Suniel Shetty, and KL Rahul tied the knot in an intimate ceremony in 2023 at Suniel's farmhouse in Khandala. Since then, their relationship has been adored by fans, and their pregnancy announcement in November 2024 was met with excitement. The couple had shared a heartfelt message, saying, "Our beautiful blessing is coming soon. 2025." Now, their bundle of joy has arrived, and the industry is celebrating along with them.

Bollywood celebrities react

As soon as the news of Athiya and KL Rahul’s baby girl broke, several Bollywood celebrities took to social media to send their love and best wishes. Mom-to-be Kiara Advani, along with Kriti Sanon, Aditi Rao Hydari, and Arjun Kapoor, led the wave of congratulations.

Aditi Rao Hydari commented on their post, writing, "Congratulationssssssssss. Hugs and squishes," along with heart and hug emojis. Parineeti Chopra also extended her wishes, commenting, "Congratss guys." Mrunal Thakur, known for her close bond with Athiya, joined in, writing "Congratulations!"

Arjun Kapoor expressed his happiness in his signature style, commenting, "#squishy!!! Congratulations guys." Kiara Advani, who is expecting her first child with Sidharth Malhotra, simply dropped heart emojis to show her excitement. Meanwhile, Kriti Sanon wrote, "Omg!!! Congrats you two," while Malaika Arora sent blessings, writing, "Congratulations n god bless." Celebrities like Shanaya Kapoor and Bhumi Pednekar also sent their warm wishes to the new parents.

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A love story that led to parenthood

Athiya Shetty and KL Rahul's love story began in January 2019 when they met through a mutual friend. The two instantly connected and started dating, keeping their relationship private initially. However, over time, their bond became evident, and they often shared glimpses of their love on social media.

After dating for several years, the couple tied the knot in January 2023 in a dreamy ceremony at Suniel Shetty’s farmhouse in Khandala. The wedding was attended by close family members and friends, making it an intimate yet grand affair. Their wedding pictures had taken the internet by storm, with fans gushing over their chemistry and elegant celebrations.

In November 2024, the couple announced their pregnancy with a heartfelt note on Instagram, expressing their excitement about welcoming their first child in 2025. Now, with the arrival of their baby girl, their journey as parents has officially begun, bringing immense joy to their families and fans.

The news of Athiya and KL Rahul's baby girl has created a buzz in Bollywood and the cricketing world. The Shetty family is thrilled, with Suniel Shetty expressing his happiness about becoming a grandfather. KL Rahul’s teammates also sent their congratulations, with fellow cricketers sharing their excitement over the newest addition to the family.

Fans have flooded social media with congratulatory messages, celebrating the couple’s transition into parenthood. Many are eagerly waiting for a glimpse of the little one, although Athiya and KL Rahul have chosen to keep their baby's face private for now.

As the couple embarks on this new chapter of their lives, well-wishers continue to pour in their love, making this a truly special moment for the Shetty-Rahul family.