Celebrity couple Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma, who have long been the centre of media attention, joyously welcomed their second child into the world on Tuesday, February 15. Sharing the heartwarming news on their respective social media accounts, the couple expressed their immense happiness and gratitude.
Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma blessed with a baby boy
In a touching Instagram post, Virat announced the arrival of their baby boy, sharing the joyous news with their millions of followers. With overflowing love in their hearts, the couple introduced their newborn son, Akaay, as the younger brother to their firstborn, Vamika. They expressed their heartfelt gratitude for the blessings bestowed upon them during this special time and kindly requested privacy as they cherish the moments with their growing family.
“With abundant happiness and our hearts full of love, we are pleased to inform everyone that on 15th February, we welcomed our baby boy Akaay & Vamika’s little brother into this world! We seek your blessings and good wishes in this beautiful time in our lives. We request you to kindly respect our privacy at this time. Love & Gratitude. Virat & Anushka,” wrote Virat in his Instagram post.
Wishes pour in for Virushka
The announcement swiftly garnered an outpouring of love and well-wishes from fans, friends and members of both the film industry and the cricketing world.
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“And then there are four. Many congratulations to Anushka and Virat, and a big welcome to the youngest member of the RCB family, Akaay. This is such a happy news and India will sleep well tonight,” IPL franchise Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) captained their post.
And then there are four 👨👩👧👦🤩
Many congratulations to Anushka and Virat, and a big welcome to the youngest member of the RCB family, Akaay 🤗❤️
This is such a happy news and India will sleep well tonight 😇#PlayBold #ನಮ್ಮRCB @AnushkaSharma @imVkohli pic.twitter.com/2hDYE4TGd6
— Royal Challengers Bangalore (@RCBTweets) February 20, 2024
Notable personalities, including actor Ranveer Singh and actress Rakul Preet Singh, joined in to congratulate the couple and shower them with blessings for their new journey as a family of four.
Virat and Anushka, affectionately known as ‘Virushka’, have been a symbol of love and companionship since their fairytale wedding on December 11, 2017, in a picturesque ceremony held in Italy. Following the birth of their daughter Vamika on January 11, 2021, the couple’s joy has now multiplied with the addition of their precious baby boy.
