Sidharth Malhotra and Kiara Advani have officially announced the arrival of their baby girl, and the news has been met with an outpouring of love and congratulations from fans and fellow celebrities. The couple shared their joy on Instagram, expressing that their "hearts are full and our world forever changed".
Among the many well-wishers was Karan Johar, a prominent figure in Bollywood who has played a significant role in both Sidharth and Kiara's careers. Johar, known for launching Sidharth into films and producing several of Kiara's movies, expressed his affection and congratulations to the new parents, commenting, "Love you and badhai ho".
The arrival of the baby girl has sparked excitement across social media, with fans and celebrities alike celebrating the new addition to the Malhotra-Advani family. Social media posts celebrated that Sidharth, along with his fellow Student of the Year costars, Alia Bhatt and Varun Dhawan, are all now parents to baby girls.
Sidharth's parents were seen arriving at the hospital to meet their granddaughter. The couple's announcement on Instagram featured a sweet pink card adorned with heart balloons and stars.
Kiara and Sidharth's love story began on the set of Shershaah, where Sidharth played Captain Vikram Batra and Kiara portrayed his love interest, Dimple Cheema. They kept their relationship private for years before getting married in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan, in 2023.
The couple announced their pregnancy in February 2025, sharing a picture of themselves holding a pair of baby socks on Instagram. Kiara's appearance at the Met Gala earlier this year also drew attention, where she proudly displayed her baby bump.
While the couple has kept details about the baby's name and exact birthdate private, reports suggest that Kiara had a normal delivery at Reliance Hospital in Mumbai. Both mother and daughter are said to be healthy.
Other celebrities who shared their congratulations include Alia Bhatt's sister, Shaheen Bhatt, Sunil Grover, Janhvi Kapoor, Arjun Kapoor, Ananya Panday, Athiya Shetty, Bhumi Pednekar, Parineeti Chopra, Neena Gupta, and Neha Dhupia.
On the professional front, Kiara is set to appear in War 2, alongside Hrithik Roshan and Jr NTR, while Sidharth is gearing up for Param Sundari with Janhvi Kapoor.