The family way

On Friday, Athiya Shetty and KL Rahul took to their respective Instagram handles and announced that they were set to welcome a child. “Our beautiful blessing is coming soon. 2025,” read the announcement post. Reacting to it, Anushka Sharma dropped a heart emoji, while Rakul Preet Singh and Sonakshi Sinha shared their happiness for the couple. Vaani Kapoor also extended her wishes, as did Vikrant Massey, Ananya Panday and Samantha Ruth Prabhu. In April this year, rumours swirled about Shetty expecting her first child after her father, Suniel Shetty, made a “nana” comment on a dance reality show. His remarks sparked widespread speculation that the couple might soon welcome a baby. The duo first met in 2019 through a mutual friend, and the two instantly clicked. They tied the knot in 2023 in an intimate wedding ceremony that was held at Suniel’s farmhouse in Khandala.

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