Sidharth Malhotra and Kiara Advani have embarked on a beautiful new phase of life as they welcome their first child. The couple, who won our hearts with their real-life romance and on-screen romance in Shershaah, have now welcomed their first child—a baby girl. The news was broken to fans and followers through a touching post on their social media platforms, which immediately filled the internet with congratulatory wishes and well-wishes.
The Joyful Announcement
On Wednesday morning, Sidharth and Kiara shared a warm and touching message on social media: “Our hearts are full, and our world is forever changed. We are blessed with a baby girl.” The announcement, set against a gentle pink background with floating heart-shaped balloons and twinkling stars, beautifully captured the moment with grace and charm. and warmth, much like the couple themselves.
Although they didn’t disclose their daughter’s name or birth details, the post was enough to send fans into a frenzy of excitement. While some fans were rejoicing at the arrival of the “cutie pie,” others pointed out in a humorous vein how all the Student of the Year leads—Sidharth, Varun Dhawan, and Alia Bhatt—are now officially parents to baby girls. One fan also joked, “All students are now girls’ parents.” From tearful notes to hilarious memes, the internet wasted no time in welcoming this happy news.
From Co-Stars to Life Partners
The duo shared screen space in the 2021 film Shershaah, where their on-screen chemistry garnered widespread attention. Sidharth played war hero Captain Vikram Batra, while Kiara played his love interest, Dimple Cheema. Both Sidharth’s and Kiara’s performances struck a chord with people. Though during promotions there were rumors about their real-life relationship, the couple kept their romance under wraps and away from media attention.
It was only after their fairy-tale-like but intimate wedding in February 2023 that the two publicly ratified their union. The romantic ceremony was held in the royal landscapes of Jaisalmer, Rajasthan, and was graced by close family and a select number of industry acquaintances. Even after marriage, they remained tight-lipped about personal matters until February 2025, when they announced they were expecting their first child.
Fans and Bollywood React
Bollywood celebrities didn’t hold back their excitement upon hearing the baby news. Alia Bhatt’s sister Shaheen Bhatt also commented on their post, “Yey! Congratulations!” Sunil Grover also chimed in with, “Bestttttt!!!!!!! Badhai ho mummy daddy ko!” Several celebrities, including Janhvi Kapoor and Arjun Kapoor, shared warm congratulations with the new parents.
While that was happening, Twitter was filled with hashtags such as #SidKiaraBaby and #GirlDad. The fans could not help but rejoice at the life coming full circle for Sidharth, Alia, and Varun, all three making their debuts together in Student of the Year in 2012 and now getting daughters in their lives over a decade later. The “girl-dad club,” as it is widely referred to on social media, just gained one more proud member.
The Couple’s Background: A Glimpse Into Their Lives
Before they emerged as one of the most favorite couples of Bollywood, both Sidharth and Kiara had different individual trajectories.
Kiara Advani’s birth name was Alia Advani, and she was born in 1991 in Mumbai. She belongs to a culturally affluent Sindhi family with British and Spanish roots. Her grandfather and Ashok Kumar, the iconic actor, were good friends, and she’s even connected to veteran actor Saeed Jaffrey. Following the study of mass communication at Jai Hind College, Kiara made her acting debut in 2014 with Fugly. Although the film failed to make an impact, Kiara returned with big hits in MS Dhoni: The Untold Story, Kabir Singh, and Shershaah. Kiara has often been praised for her grace, strong on-screen appeal, and ability to adapt to diverse roles.
Sidharth Malhotra was born in 1985 in Delhi in a modest Punjabi family. His father worked in the Merchant Navy, and Sidharth, unlike most of the Bollywood actors, had no industry connections. He started as a model and subsequently as an assistant director to Karan Johar in My Name Is Khan. His big break came with Student of the Year in 2012. Over the years, he has built a strong fan base with films like Ek Villain, Kapoor & Sons, and Shershaah, establishing himself as both a romantic lead and an action hero.
A New Chapter Begins
Their baby girl’s arrival is a lovely new start for the couple. As private as they have remained about their lives, their joint statement was a sweet move to bring fans along for the joy. Parenthood is definitely an evolving path, and based on their love story, they’ll make this new stage with the same poise and commitment that has marked their journey so far.
As ardent Bollywood fans, we have cheered them on-screen and off-screen as well. And now, with a new addition to their family, the thrill only keeps building. We wish Sidharth and Kiara all the happiness, good health, and joy as they enter this lovely journey of parenthood.