For a number of celebrity couples from the entertainment world, this year’s festival of lights has given a brand new perspective. Most of them welcomed their first child and will now celebrate this lovely festival with the little ones.
What Makes This Diwali Extra Special?
The year 2025 has been a turning point of new lives and children for these stars. There are not only the usual celebrations to share among them, there could be tiny hands to hold, first smiles to catch, and lots of new traditions to be created.
Parineeti Chopra and Raghav Chadha’s Baby Boy
The couple just had a baby boy right before the festival. Actress Parineeti announced the news on October 19, saying that they indeed cannot remember what life was like before their son came. The couple shared on social media that they are full of love and that their baby has already taken a lot of space in their hearts. Both families were with them at this special moment.
They shared in August that they were expecting a child by showcasing a cake with baby footprints and the lovely equation of one plus one equals three. This gave a new dimension to their Diwali festival as they could celebrate the festival of lights and hold their newborn at the same time.
Sidharth Malhotra and Kiara Advani Twin in Yellow for Diwali
This couple welcomed their baby girl back in July. They made their first appearance together after becoming parents by sharing a sweet video on Diwali. Both of them wore matching yellow outfits and looked absolutely happy. Kiara was glowing in a yellow anarkali while Sidharth kept it simple in a yellow kurta with white bottoms.
The couple has been keeping things private since their daughter arrived. They even used umbrellas at the airport to keep their baby away from cameras. Everyone noticed how radiant Kiara looked and kept commenting about her post-baby glow. They traveled to Delhi to celebrate with family there.
Athiya Shetty and KL Rahul Mark Their First Festival with Daughter Evaarah
After all, it was March 24 when their baby girl Evaarah came into this world, thus making them parents. The new mom and dad gave the world a glimpse of their daughter coming through the lighting of two swans’ painting. This Diwali festival was the first major festival of family of three.
Little Ahan told the world that the whole Shetty family was very thrilled to celebrate together with the new addition. He mentioned that this Diwali has a different feel to it because Evaarah is now the most beautiful part of their celebrations. The cricket player received a special visa from his team to be present at the birth.
Here Are Other Celebrity Parents Celebrating Their First Diwali
Several other famous faces also joined the list of new parents this year:
- Zaheer Khan and Sagarika Ghatge became parents to their son Fatehsinh Khan in April. The former cricketer and actress kept things private during the pregnancy and surprised everyone with the announcement
- Radhika Apte and Benedict Taylor welcomed their baby girl last December. The actress revealed her pregnancy at a film festival in October 2024 and brought her daughter to meet people recently
- Varun Tej and Lavanya also celebrated their first Diwali with their baby boy Vaayuv Tej
How These Couples Are Handling Parenthood
Most of these celebrity parents have chosen to keep their babies away from the public eye. They share selective moments on social media but protect their children from too much attention. This shows how much they value privacy during this precious time.
Kiara has been staying away from public events to focus on her newborn. She only recently made her first post-baby appearance during Diwali. Similarly, other couples have been careful about when and how they show their little ones to the world.
The Joy of First Festivals
For each parent, the festival of lights’ first celebration with their baby is unforgettable. The new parents can not only start family traditions but also form bonds that last a lifetime. The typical Diwali ceremonies now involve very small individuals who possibly do not get what is going on but still make it all the more beautiful just by their presence.
The ritual of lighting lamps, like everything else, was made more significant with a baby to be involved. The families’ festival of lights experience this year was indeed a great one and they felt as if the festival of lights had actually become brighter.
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Moving Forward as New Parents
They couples are in the process of finding their new roles with their already busy careers. They are setting their priorities straight between office duties and family time. Some have already decided to go back to work and look after their babies at the same time, a clear indication that parenthood does not imply the end of one’s other activities.
All these couples are receiving tremendous support from their relatives. Grandparents, brothers and sisters, and even the extended family have been coming over to help out and share the joy. This Diwali was an opportunity for them all to get together and properly introduce the latest additions to the family.
These couples will always look back to this year as the one when they had the most meaningful Diwali celebration among all. The festival was not anymore confined to lights and sweets but to the cuddling of their little ones and the beginning of their parental journey which is nothing but beautiful.
