Anushka Sharma and Virat Kohli, the famous Bollywood actress and Indian cricket captain, recently announced the arrival of their second child, a baby boy named Akaay. This joyous news surprised many as the couple had kept the pregnancy hidden.
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The couple had their first child, a daughter named Vamika, in 2021. Despite rumors circulating about Anushka’s second pregnancy, the couple chose not to confirm or deny them. On February 15, 2024, they shared the happy news through a joint statement, expressing their happiness and love for their new addition.
In their statement, Anushka and Virat said, “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 the announcement, many celebrities, including Ranveer Singh, Sonam Kapoor, Rakul Preet Singh, Shweta Bachchan, and Huma Qureshi, congratulated the couple in the comment section.
Hindustan Times was among the first to report about Anushka Sharma’s second pregnancy, which she had kept hidden. A source revealed, “Anushka is expecting her second baby. Like the last time, they will formally share the news with the world at a later stage.”
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Anushka took precautions to avoid being spotted by paparazzi, with the source adding, “This isn’t a coincidence. She is staying away from the public eye to avoid speculation.”
Anushka Sharma and Virat Kohli, who got married in 2017 in an intimate ceremony in Italy after dating for several years, welcomed their first child, daughter Vamika, on January 11, 2021.
