With the awards season finally over, Mahershala Ali has said he wants to spend quality time with his newborn daughter Bari Najma and wife Amatus Sami-Karin
The 43-year-old actor, who took home the Oscar for best supporting actor, he is now ready to play a father to his daughter in real life, reported FemaleFirst.
"It's been remarkable. I know I really get to get into it tomorrow because awards season is done after tonight, but it's been remarkable. It's such a blessing to be a father," said Ali.
The actor also praised Amatus in his Academy Award acceptance speech for being so "tough" during her time of labour.