Rajkummar Rao, Patralekhaa welcome baby girl on 4th wedding anniversary
What's the story
Bollywood actors Rajkummar Rao (41) and Patralekhaa (35) have welcomed their first child, a baby girl, on their fourth wedding anniversary. The couple took to Instagram to share the good news, calling it their "greatest blessing." They had earlier announced their pregnancy in July. Congratulations to the new parents!
Love story
Rao and Patralekhaa's love story and professional collaborations
Rao and Patralekhaa first met on the sets of the 2014 film CityLights. Their on-set chemistry soon turned into a real-life romance, leading to a long relationship. They got married in November 2021. The couple has also collaborated on the web series Bose: Dead/Alive and launched their own production house, KAMPA Films, earlier this year. Their maiden venture, Toaster, is arriving soon.
Family plans
Rao's sweet wish for his future daughter
In a 2023 episode of Shehnaaz Gill's talk show promoting Monica O My Darling, Rao was asked about his family plans. He said he and Patralekhaa weren't planning to have a baby yet, but added a sweet wish: if he had a daughter, he wanted her to be like Gill, "bindaas, sweet, simple, sundar, and talented."
Career updates
Patralekhaa and Rao's recent movies
Patralekhaa was last seen in Anant Mahadevan's Phule, produced by Dancing Shiva Films, Kingsmen Productions, and Zee Studios. The film is based on the lives of social reformers Jyotirao Phule and Savitribai Phule. Meanwhile, Rao last featured in Pulkit's Maalik. A gangster drama, it also starred Manushi Chhillar.