On Wednesday, July 9, actor Rajkummar Rao, who is currently preparing for the release of his next movie Maalik, shocked fans with a personal achievement. The actor announced the wonderful news that he and his wife, Patralekhaa, are expecting their first child on Instagram.

The couple announced the news in a joint post that included the touching words, “Baby on the Way,” and a pastel-colored image of a crib. Rajkummar & Patralekhaa. Rajkummar penned “Elated <3” as the caption, keeping it short and sweet, to convey the joy they’re feeling as they begin this new chapter.

The film industry as a whole responded to the message with love. The duo was showered with heart emoticons from actors Huma Qureshi, Sonakshi Sinha, Manushi Chhillar, and Bhumi Pednekar. Others who posted congratulations and well wishes in the comments area were Varun Dhawan, Dia Mirza, Tahira Kashyap, Nushrratt Bharuccha, and Esha Gupta. The couple’s close friend, choreographer and filmmaker Farah Khan, wrote: “At last, the news is out! I was struggling to keep it to myself. Congratulations. Along with the several celebrities who expressed their sincere wishes, fans and followers were also eager to show them their blessings and delight.

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The couple’s revelation puts them on the increasing list of Bollywood celebs who plan to become parents in 2025. The power and simplicity of Rajkummar Rao and Patralekhaa’s romance have long been praised in Bollywood circles. After dating for more than ten years, starting in 2010, the couple got married in Chandigarh on November 15, 2021, in a small, traditional ceremony.

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It’s evident that Rajkummar has multiple reasons to rejoice this season, both personally and professionally, as he continues to promote Maalik.