Munawar Faruqui welcomes baby girl with wife Mehzabeen
What's the story
Stand-up comedian and Bigg Boss 17 winner Munawar Faruqui has welcomed his first child with wife Mehzabeen Coatwala. He shared the news on Instagram on Friday and was soon showered with love by fans and celebrities alike. Faruqui shared a series of intimate pictures from the hospital, showing his wife lovingly holding their newborn. He wrote a heartfelt note with the images that read, "Ghar barkat aayi. Blessed. Alhmdulillah dua mai khas yaad rakhe!"
Reactions
Best wishes have been pouring in for the couple
The news of Faruqui and Coatwala's daughter's arrival was met with an outpouring of love. Jwala Gutta wrote, "Wah Mubarak," while Rajat Dalal commented, "Bhai ko bht bht mubarak ho." Fans also congratulated the couple, with one saying, "Betiyaan naseeb walon ko milti hain mubarak ho bhai."
Personal life
The couple tied the knot in a private ceremony
Faruqui and Coatwala kept their relationship under wraps and tied the knot in a private ceremony in May 2024, away from the public eye. They also hosted a reception at Mumbai's ITC Maratha, attended by close friends and family. Faruqui was previously married to Jasmine, with whom he shares a seven-year-old son named Mikael. Coatwala also has a daughter from her first marriage.