Parineeti Chopra-Raghav Chadha name their son Neer; share 1st pictures
What's the story
Bollywood star Parineeti Chopra and her politician-husband Raghav Chadha have finally announced the name of their newborn son. The couple welcomed their first child on October 20, 2025, and shared the news on Instagram with a heartfelt message: "He's finally here! Our baby boy. And we literally can't remember life before." Now, they have shared the first picture of their baby boy on social media.
Announcement
Chopra-Chadha shared a serene picture of their baby
Chopra and Chadha took to Instagram to share a serene picture of their newborn. They named him Neer, which means "pure, divine, limitless." Their caption read: "Jalasya rupam, premasya svarupam - tatra eva Neer. Our hearts found peace in an eternal drop of life." The post was met with a flood of congratulatory messages from friends and fellow celebrities.
Name meaning
'Neer' is a combination of Chopra and Chadha's names
Gauahar Khan commented, "Congratulations," while IIFA's page wrote, "Such a beautiful name." Chopra's Jaaneman Aah co-star Varun Dhawan left multiple heart emojis. According to ETimes, the couple has also named their son "Neer" to encapsulate both their names. The source stated, "Nee - comes from Parineeti and R is the initial of Raghav. Thus, he is named Neer."
Relationship timeline
Chopra and Chadha's journey to parenthood
Chopra and Chadha got engaged in May 2023 at Kapurthala House in New Delhi. They later married in September 2023 at The Leela Palace in Udaipur, in a traditional ceremony attended by close friends and family. In August 2025, the couple announced their pregnancy through a joint Instagram post featuring a coffee cup with tiny feet drawn on the foam.