Baby on Board: Katrina and Vicky Join Bollywood’s Parents-to-Be Club

It is official, Katrina Kaif and Vicky Kaushal are all set to welcome their first child. In a heartwarming reveal, the couple officially confirmed that they are expecting their first child through an Instagram post. The post that sent ripples on the Internet, with the fans finding it hard to contain their excitement, captured a touching moment between Katrina and Vicky. In the monochrome photo, Katrina was seen cradling her baby bump, and Vicky was captured lovingly gazing at it. The post was captioned, “On our way to start the best chapter of our lives with hearts full of joy and gratitude.”

While there had been rumours of the same for months, the couple has now given a confirmation, turning the speculation into celebration for all of their well-wishers. If the reports are to be believed, Katrina might already be in her third trimester, and her delivery is speculated to be around October or November this year; however, there is no official confirmation on the date of delivery.

With this announcement, Katrina and Vicky Kaushal have joined the growing list of Bollywood couples who have embarked on their parenthood journeys. From Shahid and Mira Kapoor to Deepika and Ranveer Singh, the list has only grown longer in the last couple of years, with more and more celebrities enjoying this new phase of their life.

Bollywood’s Notable Pregnancy Announcements

Shahid Kapoor and Mira Rajput

The duo had announced their first pregnancy in 2016 and their second one in 2018. The announcement for Mira’s second pregnancy was made very clearly through a photo with their elder daughter, Misha, lying amidst balloons with ‘Big Sister’ spelt out nearby. The announcement was playful and reflected the family’s dynamic, and the excitement was not just limited to them, but Shahid’s fans, who had watched him all through the years, celebrated just as much.

Anushka Sharma and Virat Kohli

Virat Kohli had announced Anushka's pregnancy over Instagram in August 2020 and had written, “And then, we were three! Arriving Jan 2021,” a phrase that became iconic among the fans. Their second child, Akaay, was born in February 2024, and they issued a joint announcement for the same, expressing “hearts full of love,” also requesting privacy. No announcement has broken the Internet quite like this one, as it became one of the most-liked posts in India at the time, making the reveal feel more personal to their fans and well-wishers across the country.

Sonam Kapoor and Anand Ahuja

Sonam Kapoor had announced her pregnancy in March 2022 with a heartfelt post, captioning it, “Four hands. To raise you the very best we can. Two hearts. That will beat in unison with yours, every step of the way. One family… We can’t wait to welcome you.” An announcement remembered for its poetic tone, Sonam’s reveal was followed by a series of maternity shoots during her first pregnancy, including a black and white shoot in June 2022, where she wore a sheer black kaftan paired with a black bralette, treating her fans to a bunch of pregnancy photoshoots along with the exciting news.

Alia Bhatt and Ranbir Kapoor

One of the most talked-about announcements made in recent years was by Alia Bhatt and Ranbir Kapoor in June 2022, when Alia posted a photo of herself undergoing an ultrasound. Another image in the post was of a lion, a lioness and their cub. The post was captioned, “Our baby… coming soon.” 

The announcement had come just weeks after their wedding, making it rather special for their fans. However, not just that, it also felt like a continuation of their love story that the fans had just witnessed in the movie Brahmastra.

Arjun Rampal and Gabriella Demetriades 

Arjun Rampal and his partner Gabriella Demetriades had announced her second pregnancy in April 2023 via an Instagram post after welcoming their first child in July 2019. The post featured a series of dreamy photos from Gabriella’s maternity shoot as the model flaunted her baby bump in a flowy orange gown, along with the pregnancy announcement that took the internet by storm. It was not long before it was showered with heartwarming congratulatory wishes from celebrities and her fans alike.

Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh

In February 2024, Deepika and Ranveer Singh surprised their fans with a creative Instagram post that featured baby clothes, a rattle, and several pastel motifs, announcing the arrival of their first child in September 2024. The post was one of a kind and felt personal to the fans of the couple who have watched them through the different phases of their lives, individually as well as together as a couple.