Anushka Sharma and Virat Kohli celebrated a joyous addition to their family in 2021 with the birth of their daughter, Vamika. However, the couple chose to keep their second pregnancy under wraps, surprising everyone when they announced the arrival of their second child.
Despite swirling rumors circulating online about Anushka’s pregnancy, the couple remained tight-lipped. It wasn’t until a joint statement issued by the pair on Tuesday that the news was confirmed. They delightedly revealed the birth of their baby boy, Akaay, born on February 15, expressing overflowing happiness and love.
In their statement, Anushka and Virat shared, “With abundant happiness and our hearts full of love, we are pleased to inform everyone that on 15th February, we welcomed our baby boy Akaay, Vamika’s little brother into this world! We seek your blessings and good wishes in this beautiful time in our lives. We request you to kindly respect our privacy at this time. Love and gratitude, Virat & Anushka.”
Following their announcement, a flood of congratulations poured in from celebrities such as Ranveer Singh, Sonam Kapoor, Rakul Preet Singh, Shweta Bachchan, and Huma Qureshi, among others.