New Delhi: Bollywood actress Anushka Sharma and cricketer husband Virat Kohli on Tuesday announced the arrival of their second child -- a baby boy through an Instagram post. They have named their newborn Akaay. Soon after their announcement, congratulations started pouring in for the couple.
Taking to Instagram, the couple wrote: “With abundant happiness and our hearts all of love, we are pleased to inform everyone that on 15th February, we welcomed our baby boy Akaay & Vamika's little brother into this world!
"We seek your blessings and good wishes in this beautiful time in our lives. We request you to kindly respect our privacy at this time. Love & Gratitude. Virat & Anushka.”
Actress Alia Bhatt, took to the comments section of Anushka's post, and wrote, "How beautiful. Congratulations."
Ranveer Singh dropped heart emojis under Anushka's post.
Actor-producer-director Farhan Akhtar commented, "Congratulations and a happy birthday to the little man."
Actress Neha Dhupia wrote, "Congratulations guys... anushkasharma @virat.kohli and our cutie #vamika."
Mouni Roy wrote, “All my love to you and the lil angel…”
Sonam Kapoor also congratulated the couple.
Actor Dalip Tahil commented, "Congratulations," while actor Maniesh Paul wrote, "Big congratulations."
Badminton player PV Sindhu wrote, “Congratulations you guys ❤ So happy for you guys”
Cricketer Jhulan Goswami, whom Anushka is portraying onscreen in Chakda 'Xpress, wrote, “Welcome to the world, little Akaay! Congratulations to @anushkasharma and @virat.kohli on the arrival of your bundle of joy! 💙”
Farah Khan Ali commented, “Congratulations to you both and your families. May God bless your new born son with a long happy life with good health wealth happiness prosperity love laughter and more in abundance. Happiness always ❤❤❤”
Called as 'Virushka' by their fans, Anushka and Virat got married in December 2017 in Italy.
In 2021, Anushka and Virat became parents to their daughter Vamika.