Bollywood actress Parineeti Chopra and her husband, politician Raghav Chadha, have officially announced that they are expecting their first child together. The news was revealed in a touching Instagram post that instantly captivated fans and colleagues across the entertainment industry.
The couple’s announcement featured a photo of a decorated cake with golden baby footprints and the message, “1 + 1 = 3.” They also shared a short video of themselves walking hand-in-hand down a green path, captioned “Our little universe… on its way. Blessed beyond measure.” The intimate and artistic reveal quickly spread across social media, sparking thousands of congratulatory messages.
Celebrity Reactions
The announcement drew warm responses from fellow stars. Priyanka Chopra, Parineeti’s cousin, shared her happiness by commenting, “Congratulations!” while actress Katrina Kaif responded with three red heart emojis. Others in Bollywood including Ananya Panday, Bhumi Pednekar, Huma Qureshi, Neha Dhupia, and Sonam Kapoor expressed their love with congratulatory notes. Designer Masaba Gupta humorously wrote, “Welcome to the party! Congratulations.”
Veteran actors such as Anupam Kher and Nimrat Kaur also joined in celebrating the couple’s new chapter, underscoring the wide affection Parineeti and Raghav enjoy within both film and political circles.
A Relationship in the Spotlight
The pair tied the knot on September 24, 2023, in a grand wedding at Udaipur’s Leela Palace Hotel, attended by a blend of Bollywood celebrities and political leaders. Since then, the couple has often been in the limelight for their chemistry and public appearances. Recently, Raghav hinted at family plans during their joint appearance on The Great Indian Kapil Show on Netflix—a remark that now feels like a gentle preview of this announcement.
What’s Next for Parineeti
Professionally, Parineeti was last seen in Imtiaz Ali’s “Amar Singh Chamkila”, portraying Amarjot alongside Diljit Dosanjh. She is preparing for her digital debut in an untitled thriller web series, a project that is highly anticipated by fans.
