Athiya Shetty and KL Rahul have announced that they’re expecting their first child in 2025
Athiya Shetty and KL Rahul have announced that they’re expecting their first child in 2025. The couple, beloved by fans across Bollywood and cricket, shared the exciting news on social media. Athiya, an actress and the daughter of actor Suniel Shetty, married KL Rahul, a celebrated cricketer, on January 23, 2023, after dating for several years. Now, over a year into their marriage, they are thrilled to embark on the journey of parenthood.
Both Athiya and Rahul took to Instagram to share a heartwarming graphic post announcing their pregnancy. The message read, “Our beautiful blessing is coming soon—Athiya and Rahul,” accompanied by a baby footprint emoji, twinkling stars, and an evil eye symbol for protection. The couple captioned the post with a white heart emoji, and fans and celebrities alike flooded their comments with congratulatory messages and good wishes.
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For those unfamiliar, Athiya’s father, Suniel Shetty, had previously spoken about his admiration for Rahul, expressing happiness with his daughter’s choice. He has supported their relationship and celebrated their union when they wed in an intimate ceremony.
Recently, Athiya celebrated her 32nd birthday on November 5, 2024. Marking the occasion, KL Rahul shared a heartfelt post on his X account, showcasing some unseen, loving pictures of the two. His caption, “My craziee birthday baby,” along with affectionate emojis, highlighted his love for her.
KL Rahul has spoken before about Athiya’s positive impact on his life. In an interview with *Star Sports*, he explained how she brings love, peace, and balance to his life, which helps him perform better on the field. He mentioned that while he can be laid-back, Athiya encourages him to push his limits and strive for improvement.
Athiya debuted in Bollywood with the 2015 film *Hero* alongside Sooraj Pancholi and last appeared in *Motichoor Chaknachoor* in 2019, starring opposite Nawazuddin Siddiqui.
