Drashti Dhami rang in the New Year with a big surprise and fans are still smiling. The actress, who has always been private about her personal life, finally revealed the face of her one-year-old daughter, Leela Khemka.
And yes, the internet instantly melted.
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Meet Leela: Drashti Dhami reveals her daughter’s face
On January 1, Drashti dropped a sweet photo carousel on social media and casually did what fans had been waiting for months. She introduced little Leela to the world.
The pictures were from her birthday celebrations, which took place on October 22, 2025.
Her caption was simple and full of love: “Hello World! Meet: Ms. Leela Khemka.” In one of the pictures, Drashti is posing with husband Niraj Khemka and their daughter.
While the name Leela was revealed back in November last year, this was the first time fans got to see her face. The pictures show Leela surrounded by love, balloons, birthday cheer.
Drashti Dhami: From TV star to proud mom of Leela
Drashti Dhami is one of the most loved faces on Indian television. She became a household name with shows like ‘Geet: Hui Sabse Parayi’ and ‘Madhubala: Ek Ishq Ek Junoon’.
Later, she also impressed audiences in ‘Ek Tha Raja Ek Thi Rani’.
After 2019, Drashti chose to slow down and became more selective with her work. Instead of daily soaps, she explored OTT projects like ‘The Empire’ and ‘Duranga’.
Drashti Dhami-Niraj Khemka relationship
Drashti married Mumbai-based businessman Niraj Khemka on February 21, 2015. As per reports, the two met through common friends. What started as friendship slowly turned into love, and the rest is history.
Now, almost a decade later, the couple has stepped into a new chapter with their daughter Leela.