One of Bollywood's most loved couples is growing its family. Kiara Advani and Sidharth Malhotra announced on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, that they are expecting their second child, sharing the happy news through a joint Instagram post — just over a year after welcoming their first baby. Staying true to the sweet tradition of their first pregnancy reveal, the announcement photograph featured a tiny knitted white bootie, this time held in the parents' palms alongside little Saraayah's tiny hand. The news sent fans and the film fraternity into celebration mode, with congratulatory messages
 |
| Image: Bollywood Hungama, Wikimedia Commons (CC BY 3.0). |
pouring in from across Bollywood.
The Announcement
The couple shared a joint Instagram post on Wednesday, October 7, 2026. The photograph shows their daughter Saraayah's tiny hand resting alongside the parents' palms, gently holding a tiny knitted white sock — a heartwarming echo of how the Shershaah couple revealed their first pregnancy back in February 2025.
Alongside the picture, the couple penned an emotional caption: "Blessed once again with the greatest gift of all. Our hearts are so full of love and gratitude." Within hours, the post was flooded with likes and congratulatory messages from fans and fellow celebrities alike.
A Family That Began with Shershaah
Kiara Advani and Sidharth Malhotra first met on the sets of the war drama Shershaah (2021), which premiered on Amazon Prime Video. After dating for a few years, the couple tied the knot on February 7, 2023, at the Suryagarh Palace in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan, in an intimate ceremony attended by close family and friends. For more on the actor's journey, read Sidharth Malhotra's biography.
The couple welcomed their first child, daughter Saraayah Malhotra, on July 15, 2025, in Mumbai. Now, just over a year later, the family of three is all set to become four.
On the work front, Kiara was last seen in Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups opposite Yash, and also featured in War 2 — check out the War 2 songs and soundtrack details. Meanwhile, Sidharth's latest release, The Vvaan: Force of the Forest, co-starring Tamannaah Bhatia, is currently in theatres — read the Thummak Thummak lyrics and catch The Vvaan day 1 box office collection.
Bollywood Reacts
As soon as the announcement went live, the comments section was flooded with love from the film fraternity. Filmmaker Karan Johar wrote "Love love you", while Kareena Kapoor Khan cheered "Mommy and Daddy again yayyy". Parineeti Chopra, Ranbir Kapoor, Manish Malhotra, and Athiya Shetty also showered the couple with congratulatory messages.
Watch the Official Video
The couple fell in love on the sets of Shershaah, and the film's soulful track "Raataan Lambiyan" remains one of their most cherished on-screen memories. Watch the official video below.
Frequently Asked Questions
How did Kiara Advani and Sidharth Malhotra announce their second pregnancy?
The couple shared a joint Instagram post on October 7, 2026, featuring a photograph of their daughter Saraayah's tiny hand with the parents' palms holding a tiny knitted white bootie, along with an emotional caption.
When was their first child born, and what is her name?
Their daughter, Saraayah Malhotra, was born on July 15, 2025, in Mumbai.
When did Kiara Advani and Sidharth Malhotra get married?
The couple tied the knot on February 7, 2023, at Suryagarh Palace in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan.
Which film brought Kiara Advani and Sidharth Malhotra together?
They met on the sets of Shershaah (2021), the war drama that premiered on Amazon Prime Video.
0 Comments
Please don't enter any spam link in the comment box.
Emoji