Bollywood actors Katrina Kaif and Vicky Kaushal have welcomed their first child, a baby boy, marking a new and joyous chapter in their lives.

The couple announced the news on Friday through a joint Instagram post, writing, “Our bundle of joy has arrived. With immense love and gratitude, we welcome our baby boy.”

The post was accompanied by a charming announcement card featuring a teddy bear in a blue baby carriage surrounded by stars, toys, and tiny gift boxes — a tender illustration that perfectly matched the couple’s heartfelt note. Both Katrina and Vicky signed the message and captioned it simply, “Blessed.”

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Fans, celebrities shower congratulations

The announcement instantly set social media abuzz, with fans and celebrities flooding the couple’s post with warm wishes. Filmmaker Guneet Monga commented, “Massive congratulations and all the love and blessings,” while thousands of fans expressed their joy at the happy news.

This is the first child for Katrina, 43, and Vicky, 37, who tied the knot in an intimate ceremony in 2021 at the Six Senses Fort Barwara in Rajasthan. Their wedding was attended only by close friends and family.

Katrina and Vicky announced their pregnancy in September, ending months of speculation. The couple shared a black-and-white Polaroid-style photo in which Vicky is seen gently cradling Katrina’s baby bump as she smiles down lovingly. “On our way to start the best chapter of our lives with hearts full of joy and gratitude,” they captioned the post.

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Throughout her pregnancy, Katrina kept a low profile, choosing to stay away from public events, while Vicky continued to attend social and film industry gatherings.

Vicky Kaushal’s excitement about fatherhood

In a recent conversation at the Yuvaa Conclave, Vicky Kaushal opened up about his excitement for fatherhood. “Just being a dad. Really looking forward to it. I think it’s a huge blessing and exciting times. Almost there, so fingers crossed,” he said with a smile.

He also joked that he might not want to leave home once the baby arrives. His younger brother, Sunny Kaushal, had earlier shared that the entire family was eagerly awaiting the baby’s arrival, saying, “Sabhi ko badi khushi hai aur thodi nervousness bhi (Everyone is very happy and a little nervous too).”

According to NDTV, sources close to the couple revealed that Katrina Kaif plans to take a long maternity break to focus on motherhood, describing her as someone who wishes to be a “hands-on mother.”

On the work front, Katrina was last seen in the crime thriller Merry Christmas, while Vicky Kaushal starred in the period drama Chhaava, one of the highest-grossing films of 2025.

Fairytale love story continues

After dating for several years, Katrina Kaif and Vicky Kaushal’s relationship blossomed into one of Bollywood’s most admired love stories. Though the couple has never appeared together on screen, their chemistry and mutual admiration have made them a favorite among fans.

With the arrival of their baby boy, the Kaushal family now begins a beautiful new chapter — one filled with love, excitement, and blessings from fans worldwide.