Rajkummar Rao and Patralekhaa are getting ready to step into a whole new role, becoming parents. The couple, known for keeping things personal and meaningful, took to Instagram on Tuesday to share the big news with their fans.
In a joint post, the soon-to-be parents simply wrote “Elated” in the caption. The post featured a minimal but striking announcement card that read: “Baby on the way – Patralekhaa & Rajkummar.”
The news immediately lit up social media, with friends, fans, and celebrities flooding the comments section to congratulate them.
Director Farah Khan, who seems to have known about the pregnancy beforehand, commented, “Finally the news is out!! I was having a tough time keeping it to myself… congratulations.” Sonam Kapoor also shared her excitement, writing, “So happy for you both my dear friends.”
Others who dropped in with love-filled messages included Varun Dhawan, Bhumi Pednekar, Esha Gupta, and Huma Qureshi.
For those who’ve followed the couple’s journey, this moment feels extra special. Rajkummar Rao and Patralekhaa have been together for over a decade and finally tied the knot in a quiet, intimate ceremony on November 15, 2021, in Chandigarh.
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Their relationship has often been admired for being grounded and away from the usual Bollywood drama.
While the two prepare to become parents, they’ve also been busy on the professional front.
Rajkummar Rao is set to appear in ‘Maalik’, a gritty crime drama hitting theatres this Friday, July 11. Directed by Pulkit, the film will see him in a rugged avatar as a gangster named Maalik. It’s a noticeable shift from some of his earlier roles and is already building buzz among fans of intense thrillers.
The cast also includes Manushi Chhillar, Saurabh Shukla, Swanand Kirkire, and Satish Badal.
Meanwhile, Patralekhaa was last seen in ‘Phule’, directed by Ananth Mahadevan. The film, which focuses on the life and work of social reformers Jyotirao and Savitribai Phule, featured Patralekhaa in a pivotal role alongside Darsheel Safary, Pratik Gandhi, and Vinay Pathak. The film drew appreciation for its storytelling and performances.