
Bollywood’s beloved couple, Rajkummar Rao and Patralekhaa, have announced that they are expecting their first child, sending waves of joy across the film industry and among their fans. The couple took to Instagram on July 9, 2025, to share the heartwarming news with a pastel-toned post featuring a floral cradle illustration and the words “Baby on the way.” The caption simply read: “Elated ,” capturing their excitement in one word.
The announcement was met with an outpouring of love and congratulations from fellow celebrities. Filmmaker Farah Khan commented, “Finally the news is out!! I was having a tough time keeping it to myself .. congratulations.” Other stars including Sonam Kapoor, Neha Dhupia, Bhumi Pednekar, Esha Gupta, Pulkit Samrat, Manushi Chhillar, and Dia Mirza also extended their warm wishes to the soon-to-be parents.
Rajkummar and Patralekhaa have been together for over a decade and tied the knot in an intimate ceremony on November 15, 2021. Their relationship has long been admired for its authenticity and deep bond, having worked together in acclaimed projects like CityLights and Bose: Dead/Alive.
On the professional front, Rajkummar Rao is gearing up for the release of his upcoming film Maalik, where he plays a ruthless gangster. The film, also starring Manushi Chhillar and Prosenjit Chatterjee, is set to hit theatres on July 11, 2025. Meanwhile, Patralekhaa was last seen in Phule, a biographical drama based on the lives of Jyotirao and Savitribai Phule.
As the couple embarks on this beautiful new chapter, fans and well-wishers alike are eagerly looking forward to their journey into parenthood.