Mumbai, July 9, 2025 — Bollywood actors Rajkummar Rao and Patralekhaa are expecting their first child, the couple confirmed in a heartwarming joint Instagram post on Wednesday. The announcement, which featured a pastel-toned graphic of a cradle encircled by a floral wreath, carried the message “Baby on the way,” with the caption simply reading “Elated”.
The news marks a new chapter for the couple, who tied the knot in an intimate ceremony in Chandigarh on November 15, 2021, after dating for over 11 years. Their relationship began in 2010 and blossomed during the filming of CityLights (2014), Patralekhaa’s Bollywood debut opposite Rao.
The announcement was met with an outpouring of love from fans and industry colleagues. Celebrities including Kiara Advani, Sonam Kapoor, Varun Dhawan, Farah Khan, and Bhumi Pednekar congratulated the couple on social media. Farah Khan humorously commented, “Finally the news is out!! I was having a tough time keeping it to myself,” while Sonam Kapoor wrote, “So happy for you both, my dear friends”.
On the professional front, the couple recently launched their own production house, KAMPA Films, named in tribute to their mothers by combining their initials. The venture reflects their shared passion for storytelling and cinema.
Rajkummar Rao is currently gearing up for the release of Maalik, where he plays a gangster, while Patralekhaa was last seen in Phule alongside Pratik Gandhi. As they prepare to embrace parenthood, the couple continues to inspire fans with their journey — both personal and professional.
