Rajkummar Rao and Patralekhaa Expecting Their First Child: “Elated” to Begin a New Chapter
Rajkummar Rao and Patralekhaa are all set to embrace parenthood. The beloved Bollywood couple announced they are expecting their first baby through a heartwarming joint post on Instagram.
On Wednesday, the actors shared an adorable picture that featured an illustrated cradle surrounded by flowers and leaves, with the words “Baby on the way” written across it. Beneath the image, their names were gently inscribed. Their caption needed just one word to express their joy: “Elated.”
Industry Friends Pour in Love and Blessings
As soon as the post went live, warm wishes started flooding in from all corners of the film industry. Filmmaker Farah Khan, a close friend of the couple, commented, “Finally the news is out!! I was having a tough time keeping it to myself .. congratulations.”
Actors Sonam Kapoor, Neha Dhupia, Bhumi Pednekar, Pulkit Samrat, Esha Gupta, Manushi Chhillar, and Dia Mirza were among the many who congratulated the couple on their big announcement.
A Love Story Rooted in Time
Rajkummar and Patralekhaa’s relationship has been an inspiring journey of love and companionship. The couple dated for over 11 years before tying the knot on November 15, 2021. At the time, Rajkummar shared a touching note on social media, writing, “Finally after 11 years of love, romance, friendship and fun, I got married to my everything today, my soulmate, my best friend, my family.”
The two have also collaborated professionally in films like Citylights and the series Bose: Dead/Alive, earning admiration for their on-screen chemistry.
What’s Next for the Parents-to-Be?
On the professional front, Patralekhaa was last seen in Phule, a biographical film based on the lives of Jyotirao and Savitribai Phule. Directed by Anant Mahadevan, the film was backed by Zee Studios and others.
Meanwhile, Rajkummar Rao is gearing up for the release of his upcoming action drama Maalik, hitting theatres on July 11. The film also stars Manushi Chhillar and Prosenjit Chatterjee.
With the arrival of their first child on the horizon, the couple now begins an exciting new chapter in both their personal and professional lives.