Actor Drashti Dhami and her husband, Niraj Khemka, have shared the name of their newborn daughter. The couple took to Instagram on Thursday, November 28 to make the announcement, delighting fans with an adorable photo.
Watch: Drashti Dhami And Niraj Khemka Reveal Daughter's Name
The couple revealed that their daughter has been named Leela. The joint post was captioned, "Say hello to (flower emoji) Leela (nazar amulet emoji)," and also included the name written in Hindi and Urdu.
As per thebump.com, the name Leela carries beautiful meanings such as "play," "dark," and "night beauty," with roots in both Hebrew and Sanskrit. The sweet announcement has garnered much love from fans and well-wishers who congratulated the new parents on their bundle of joy.
'Straight From Heaven..': Actor Drashti Dhami Welcomes Her Baby Girl
The couple announced the birth of their daughter, featuring a charming animation of a tent and an elephant, accompanied by the words, "Straight from heaven into our hearts. A whole new life, a whole new start. 22.10.24. She's here!" The post also introduced the excited family members, reading, "Elated parents Drashti and Niraj. Overjoyed grandparents Suman-Prakash Khemka and Vibhuti Dhami." In the caption, the couple expressed their happiness with, "SHE IS HERE 22.10.2024," followed by an evil eye charm and a heart emoji.
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In their announcement video, the couple was seen celebrating the moment with wine glasses alongside a banner that reads, "Could be pink, could be blue. All we know is that we are due. October 2024." The video captured their family members playing with pink and blue balloons, adding to the excitement of the announcement.
Captioning their post, the couple expressed their happiness, saying, "In a galaxy not so far away, a tiny rebel is joining our crazy tribe. Please send love, blessings, cash, and french fries our way. #BabyKOnBoard. We can't wait for October 2024!"
The announcement quickly drew congratulations from their close friends and colleagues in the industry. Mouni Roy commented, "Yayyyyyyyy. My heartiest congratulations to both of you. I can't wait to meet the little angel." Ankita Lokhande joined in with, "Congratulations guys," while Vikrant Massey extended his best wishes with, "Bahut bahut shubhkamnaen aap dono ko." Hina Khan and Rubina Dilaik also sent their heartfelt congratulations, with Khan saying, "Many congratulations to both of you," and Dilaik offering her support. "Available anytime for all new mommy stuff." Kishwer Merchantt added her joy, "Congratulations, super news."
For those unfamiliar with their journey, Drashti Dhami tied the knot with Neeraj Khemka in February 2015. She made her debut in the television industry with the popular show Dill Mill Gayye in 2007, but gained widespread recognition for her role in Madhubala: Ek Ishq Ek Junoon. Dhami has been a part of various successful TV series, including Pardes Mein Hai Mera Dil, Ek Tha Raja Ek Thi Rani, and Silsila Badalte Rishton Ka. Her recent appearance was in the web series The Empire.
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