Fans rejoice as cricket icon Virat Kohli and celebrated actress Anushka Sharma share the fabulous news of becoming parents for the second time. The couple is blessed with a son, and the announcement has brought them an outpouring of congrats from celebs and supporters alike.
New beginnings for Virat and Anushka
The couple has been at the heart of much speculation over the past few months, with rumors swirling that Anushka was pregnant with their second child. Although they hadn't confirmed these whispers, a slip by South African cricketer AB de Villiers seemed to reveal the truth in a recent interview.
Now, the couple has personally announced the arrival of their second child, a baby boy named Akay, who was born on February 15. They expressed their happiness and asked for blessings and good wishes during this time while urging for privacy. With love, Virat and Anushka.
What does 'Akay' mean?
The post about baby Akay has gone viral. In Hindi, 'Akay' signifies formlessness, and in Turkish, it means a shining moon. Earlier, the couple named their daughter Vamika after Goddess Durga.
Congratulatory messages from fans and celebs
Users are delighted for the couple and have started sending their blessings and congratulations. Celebrities like Ranveer Singh, Sonam Kapoor, and Rakul Preet Singh are among many who have extended their good wishes. A joyful buzz is in the air.
Virat and Anushka tied the knot on December 11, 2017, in an intimate ceremony in Tuscany, Italy, attended by close family and friends. Three years post their nuptials, on January 11, 2021, the couple welcomed their daughter Vamika. Now they have embraced the joys of parenthood once more with the arrival of their son.
Warm wishes to Virat and Anushka on the arrival of their little prince!