KL Rahul and Athiya Shetty welcome their first child, Suniel Shetty reacts to becoming a ‘nana’, becomes emotional

Athiya Shetty and KL Rahul have embraced parenthood with the arrival of their beautiful baby girl. The couple, overflowing with joy, took to social media to share the heartwarming news with their fans and well-wishers. On March 24, 2025, they posted an announcement that said, “Blessed with a baby girl.” Athiya and Rahul.” The simple yet touching message was enough to send waves of excitement across the internet.

As soon as the news broke, a flood of congratulatory messages poured in from friends, family, and celebrities. Grandfather Suniel Shetty, who appeared to be an emotional and proud granddad, reacted to the post with a black heart and an evil eye emoji, symbolizing his love and protection for his granddaughter. Athiya’s brother, Ahan Shetty, also expressed his happiness with similar emojis.

A host of Bollywood stars joined in to celebrate the joyous moment. Mom-to-be Kiara Advani shared red hearts, while Kriti Sanon enthusiastically commented, “Omg!!! Congrats you two” expressing her excitement. Sonakshi Sinha also joined in, writing, “Omg yayyyyyyy!!!! Congratulations you two!! Having a little daughter is such a blessing As the couple welcomed the baby into the world, other celebs including Tiger Shroff, Bhumi Pednekar, Ileana D’Cruz, Parineeti Chopra, and Dia Mirza flooded them with love and well wishes.

Meanwhile, KL Rahul, who is currently playing in the IPL, made a quick trip to Mumbai to be by Athiya’s side for this special occasion. The cricketer, who plays for the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), had to miss their opening match against the Delhi Capitals to be present for the birth of his daughter.

Athiya, who was recently spotted proudly flaunting her baby bump, has been a pillar of support for KL Rahul throughout his career. She was seen passionately cheering for Team India when they clinched the Champions Trophy, beaming with pride for her husband and the entire squad.

The couple, who tied the knot in January 2023 after a long-term romance, are now embarking on a beautiful new journey as parents. Their little princess has already become the center of love and happiness in their lives, as their friends, family, and fans continue to celebrate this precious milestone with them.