The rumours around Athiya’s pregnancy started when her father, actor Suniel Shetty remarked on becoming a grandparent during an appearance on a dance reality show.
Athiya Shetty and cricketer KL Rahul are not expecting their first child yet. The rumours around Athiya’s pregnancy started when her father, actor Suniel Shetty remarked on becoming a grandparent during an appearance on a dance reality show. However, sources close to the couple have denied news of their pregnancy.
While speaking to Hindustan Times, a source close to Athiya and Rahul said, “There is no truth in the buzz. Suniel’s nana remark was said in jest and in a very informal way. His remarks have been misinterpreted by all.”
What did Suniel Shetty say on the show?
Shetty is currently appearing as a celebrity judge on the show Dance Deewane alongside actress Madhuri Dixit Nene. When the show’s host Bharti Singh teased him about what kind of grandfather he would be, the actor said, “Yes, next season when I come (on the show), I will be walking on the stage like a nana.”
Commenting on Athiya and Rahul’s relationship, the source also added, “They both are happily married and enjoying this phase of life. They want to expand their family at some point of life, but they are enjoying this phase of life. At the moment, there is no truth to the pregnancy speculation. They will announce the news and share their happiness with everyone, as and when it happens. The family will come out and share — because that is the nature of the Shetty family. For now, they just want the joke to be taken as a joke, and not seriously”.
Athiya Shetty and KL Rahul got married in 2023 after dating for five years. The couple tied the knot at Suneil Shetty’s Khandala farmhouse in a very intimate ceremony which was attended by close family and friends.
Post-wedding, in the joint update on Instagram they wrote, “In your light, I learn how to love… Today, with our most loved ones, we got married in the home that’s given us immense joy and serenity. With a heart full of gratitude and love, we seek your blessings on this journey of togetherness.”
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Athiya Shetty made her Bollywood debut in 2015 in Hero alongside Sooraj Pancholi. She also starred in Mubarakan, and Motichoor Chaknachoor amongst others. KL Rahul is a wicketkeeper-batsman for the Indian cricket team.