Varun Dhawan became a father to a baby girl on June 3. His wife, Natasha Dalal, delivered the baby at Mumbai’s Hinduja Hospital earlier today.
The entire Dhawan-Dalal family is overjoyed as Varun and Natasha welcome their daughter. Moments ago, the actor made his first public appearance since becoming a father.
Varun Dhawan and Natasha Dalal welcome baby girl
Today, June 3, Varun Dhawan and Natasha Dalal welcomed a baby girl. Natasha is currently at Hinduja Hospital, where Varun is by her side. Varun’s father, David Dhawan, also visited to see the newborn, as seen in videos shared by the paparazzi.
In the videos, David is seen smiling and responding with “Congratulations” when addressed by the paparazzi. He also gave a thumbs up, clearly delighted with the arrival of his granddaughter.
David Dhawan confirms news of Varun-Natasha being blessed with a baby girl
As Varun Dhawan’s father, David Dhawan, sat in his car ready to head home and share the news with the family, the paparazzi quickly approached him to confirm the news. When asked, “Sir, ladki hui? (Is it a girl, sir?)” the filmmaker slowly responded with “YES.”
David Dhawan confirmed to the photographers that it’s a baby girl, after which they flooded him with congratulations.
A couple of months ago, Varun and Natasha announced their pregnancy, delighting fans with a picture of Varun kissing Natasha’s baby bump. He captioned it, “We are pregnant. Need all your blessings and love. #myfamilymystrength.”
Following Anushka Sharma giving birth to Akaay earlier this year in London, Varun and Natasha are the second celebrity couple to welcome a child this year. Now, all eyes are on Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh, who are expecting in September 2024.
On the work front, the new father is busy shooting his upcoming action-drama film Baby John alongside Keerthy Suresh, Wamiqa Gabbi, Jackie Shroff, and Sanya Malhotra.
Varun Dhawan and Natasha Dalal to embrace parenthood soon
On February 18, Varun Dhawan announced his first pregnancy with wife Natasha Dalal by sharing a heartfelt picture on Instagram. The black-and-white photo features Varun kissing Natasha’s baby bump, with their adorable dog Joey also in the frame. The couple is seen wearing white outfits. Varun captioned the snap, “We are pregnant. Need all your blessings and love (red heart) #myfamilymystrength.”
For those unaware, Varun and Natasha got married in a private ceremony on January 24, 2021. The wedding took place in Alibag with a small group of family and friends due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Why did Varun Dhawan opt for a small wedding ceremony?
In an earlier interview with Hindustan Times, Varun explained why they chose a small ceremony for their wedding. He mentioned that they wanted to act responsibly during this difficult period. With elderly guests attending, they wished to be extra cautious. Varun also acknowledged that Natasha, not being from the showbiz world, might not be comfortable with the typical fanfare. The couple had dated for several years before deciding to tie the knot.
Varun Dhawan’s work front
Varun Dhawan is set to star in the upcoming film Baby John. Directed by A. Kaleeswaran and produced by Murad Khetani, Priya Atlee, and Jyoti Deshpande, the film promises a gripping storyline, impactful performances, and adrenaline-pumping action sequences.
Joining Varun Dhawan in the titular role, the movie features a talented cast, including Keerthy Suresh, Wamiqa Gabbi, Jackie Shroff, and Rajpal Yadav in pivotal roles.