Bollywood’s beloved power couple, Rajkummar Rao and Patralekhaa, today shared the most heartwarming news, announcing the arrival of their first child, a baby girl. The joy is doubly profound, as their daughter chose to arrive on an already significant date: November 15, the very day the couple celebrates their fourth wedding anniversary.
The ecstatic parents shared the incredible coincidence with fans through a heartfelt joint post on social media, instantly setting the internet ablaze with congratulations. This highly anticipated arrival culminates a year of excited waiting since they first announced the pregnancy back in July.
Rajkummar Rao and Patralekhaa broke the news with a simple yet profound graphic image on their Instagram handles this morning. The message, set against a backdrop of celebratory text, captured their overwhelming happiness:
“We are over the moon. God has blessed us with a baby girl. Blessed Parents – Patralekhaa and Rajkummar.”
In the caption, the couple explicitly acknowledged the extraordinary timing of their daughter’s birth, calling it the ultimate anniversary gift. They wrote, “The greatest blessing God has given us on our 4th wedding anniversary,” accompanied by heart and gratitude emojis.
The post triggered an immediate, massive outpouring of love and warm wishes from the entire film fraternity. Within minutes, the comments section flooded with messages from peers and friends, including Vicky Kaushal (who recently became a father himself), Varun Dhawan, Kriti Sanon, Neha Dhupia, and filmmaker Farah Khan, who comically volunteered for aunt duty, writing, “Yooohooooo !! Best news! I’m going to be the fun aunt 😂.”
The arrival of their baby girl marks a beautiful new chapter in a relationship that has always been defined by commitment and openness. Rajkummar and Patralekhaa’s love story is a modern Bollywood classic, spanning over 15 years of courtship before they finally tied the knot.
The couple first met around 2010 and shared screen space in Hansal Mehta’s critically acclaimed film, Citylights, in 2014, which also served as Patralekhaa’s Bollywood debut. They married in an intimate yet grand ceremony on November 15, 2021, at The Oberoi Sukhvilas in New Chandigarh.
Rajkummar has consistently been vocal about his deep admiration and respect for his wife, famously recounting instances where he stood up for Patralekhaa, showcasing the mutual support that has become the bedrock of their marriage. The shared anniversary and birthday will now become a perpetual symbol of their profound connection.
Both actors have maintained a rigorous professional schedule leading up to the birth. Rajkummar Rao has seen immense success this year with films like Maalik and the critically acclaimed Stree 2, and he recently wrapped up shooting for the biopic Nikam, where he portrays public prosecutor Ujjwal Nikam.
Patralekhaa was last seen in the biographical film Phule earlier this year. The couple also recently diversified their professional portfolio, launching their own production house, KAMPA Films, the name being a poignant tribute combining the initials of their mothers’ names.
As they take a well-deserved, short break to embrace the joys of first-time parenthood, the focus shifts entirely to their “little princess.” The arrival of their daughter not only culminates their personal journey but also firmly establishes them in Bollywood’s newest generation of ‘new parents,’ joining other celebrity couples who have welcomed children in recent years. The industry and fans extend their heartfelt congratulations to the couple on this unforgettable, double celebration.
