‘The Baby Is Coming’: Parents-To-Be Patralekhaa And Rajkummar Rao Are ‘Super Excited’ This Diwali

Actor-couple Rajkummar Rao and Patralekhaa are on cloud nine as they are all set to embrace the sweetest phase of their lives. The couple is expecting their first child together, and this year’s celebration of the festival of lights, Diwali, has become even more special for them. As the festival approaches, the mom-to-be shared how she’s feeling.

Speaking to HT, the actress said, “We are super excited. Firstly, the baby’s coming, and also, professionally, our first production is going to come out in a couple of months. We are also editing our second film. So there’s a lot happening, and it’s an exciting phase.”

“Me being pregnant has been the source of light for me this year. It’s actually a very strange journey that you take. It’s difficult because

physically you look different — your body changes in these nine months. It can also be a bit overwhelming because there’s a new member who’s going to join your family,” she added, opening up about her pregnancy journey so far.

For Patralekhaa, it’s no longer just the two of them. “I don’t feel like it’s the two of us anymore because the baby is right there, ready to arrive,” she said while talking about their Diwali rituals. “Raj and I are quite spiritual. Since the time we got married, we’ve had a Diwali puja every year without fail. Raj is also quite particular about his mandir — he loves it, as it’s the place where he sits and meditates the most. He cleans up the whole space himself. Sometimes the pandit ji comes, and sometimes even Raj performs the puja.”

Rajkummar–Patralekhaa pregnancy announcement

The couple took to Instagram to share the heartwarming news that they’re expecting their first child together.

In a delicate, pastel-toned post featuring a floral wreath and a cradle, the words “Baby on the way” appear with their names — Patralekhaa & Rajkummar — written underneath. Rajkummar captioned the post simply, “Elated ❤️❤️,” perfectly summing up the joy of this special moment.

Rajkummar Rao and Patralekhaa’s relationship

Their love story is one of Bollywood’s most heartfelt romances. The two first met over a decade ago, and their bond has only grown stronger with time. Rajkummar has often said he knew she was “the one” from the moment he saw her in an ad, and their connection blossomed when they worked together in the film CityLights in 2014.

In October 2021, Rajkummar proposed to Patralekhaa in an intimate ceremony, and the two tied the knot a month later on November 15 in Chandigarh. Their wedding was a quiet, beautiful affair attended by close friends and family. Patralekhaa wore a red sari with a Bengali verse embroidered on her veil, while Rajkummar looked elegant in ivory.