Announcing the birth, Rao wrote, “On our fourth wedding anniversary, God has given us the biggest blessing.” The post received an outpouring of wishes from colleagues and fans across the film industry.
The couple had revealed their pregnancy earlier on July 9 with a floral-themed Instagram post featuring a cradle illustration and the message “Baby on the way.” Rao had captioned it, “So happy,” confirming the news.
Rajkummar Rao and Patralekhaa, who first met while working on Hansal Mehta’s CityLights, married on November 15, 2021, after several years of dating. Their relationship has often been highlighted as one of Bollywood’s most grounded and supportive partnerships.
In a recent interview with Hindustan Times, Patralekhaa spoke about their plans post-delivery, saying the couple hopes to travel to New Zealand’s South Island with their newborn. “It’s now on our bucket list. Maybe we’ll do some adventures with the baby,” she said. She also shared that during their last trip to New Zealand—when she was pregnant—she realised the kind of attentive and caring father Rao would be.
Rao, one of the most acclaimed actors of his generation, is known for films such as Shahid, Kai Po Che, Newton, Stree, Aligarh, and Bareilly Ki Barfi. Patralekhaa, whose full name is Patralekhaa Paul, has been seen in films including CityLights, Nanu Ki Jaanu, and the recent web series IC 814: The Kandahar Hijack.
With the arrival of their daughter, the couple begins a new chapter, marking an especially meaningful milestone in their personal lives.
