On 24 March 2025, Athiya Shetty and KL Rahul joyfully announced the arrival of their baby girl marking a memorable milestone in their lives. The new parents have been enveloped in a wave of love and blessings from all corners. A recent post from Athiya offered a peek at exquisitely adorned ‘thalis’, hinting at a special ritual to welcome their daughter. Sharing the details on her Instagram stories on March 28, Athiya showcased one ‘thali’ brimming with flower petals and another featuring pink roses, ‘sindoor’ and rice, all traditionally used in Hindu customs. The actress added a spiritual touch by inscribing “Aum” onto the image. Mana Shetty, Athiya’s mother, reshared this post accompanying it with a ‘nazar’ emoji and a red heart, symbolizing affection and protection. Although Athiya has yet to formally announce further details, her family’s jubilant celebration suggests that these ‘thalis’ were part of the baby’s welcoming ceremony. The proud couple shared the news through a heartfelt Instagram post featuring an image of two elegant swans and the words: “Blessed with a baby girl.” Messages of congratulations soon poured in from stars such as Kiara Advani, Vaani Kapoor, Shanaya Kapoor, Aditi Rao Hydari, Parineeti Chopra, Mrunal Thakur, Bhumi Pednekar and Masaba Gupta, all expressing their joy and best wishes for the family.
