Actor Athiya Shetty and cricketer KL Rahul have stepped into a new chapter of their lives -- parenthood. The couple on Monday evening announced the birth of their baby girl, sharing the heartwarming news with their fans on social media.

On Monday, Athiya and KL Rahul took to their respective Instagram accounts to reveal the joyful news in a collaborative post. They shared a painting of two swans, accompanied by a simple yet meaningful message: "Blessed with a baby girl."

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Without adding any captions, the couple used a baby emoji with a halo and wings to express happiness on their first child together.

Fans shower love

As soon as the announcement was made, fans and well-wishers flooded the comment section with congratulatory messages. Many expressed their joy and sent heartfelt blessings to the newborn. One fan wrote, "Congrats and love and blessings to your darling little angel doll… love and more love," while others filled the post with heart emojis.

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Athiya’s father, actor Suniel Shetty, reacted to the news with a heart and evil eye emoji in the comments. Actor Vikrant Massey wished the family well, writing, “God bless your family.” Several celebrities, including Vaani Kapoor, Shanaya Kapoor, Aditi Rao Hydari, Parineeti Chopra, Mrunal Thakur, Bhumi Pednekar, and Masaba Gupta, also extended their congratulations to the couple.

Athiya and KL Rahul’s pregnancy announcement

The couple had previously shared their pregnancy news in November 2024 through a joint Instagram post. The announcement, featuring visuals of tiny baby feet and an evil eye symbol, read: "Our beautiful blessing is coming soon. 2025," Athiya added a white heart emoji to the post, expressing their excitement for the journey ahead.

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Love story and marriage

Athiya Shetty and KL Rahul’s relationship began in 2019, when they met through a mutual friend and quickly formed a connection. Over the years, their bond grew stronger, leading to their wedding in 2023. The couple tied the knot in an intimate ceremony at Suniel Shetty’s farmhouse in Khandala, surrounded by close family and friends.