Divyanka Tripathi, Vivek Dahiya on twin boys: 'First and last thought'
Synopsis
Nearly a decade after their wedding, Divyanka Tripathi and Vivek Dahiya are navigating new parenthood with their twin boys born in May 2026 — and they say the experience has rewritten everything, from their first waking thought to the reason they work.
Key Takeaways
Divyanka Tripathi and Vivek Dahiya welcomed twin baby boys on 26 May 2026 .
The couple say their babies are their first and last thought every day, including during the night.
They revealed their professional motivation has shifted: work decisions are now made with the babies' benefit in mind.
The pregnancy was kept private for around six months before being announced via a maternity photoshoot in March 2026 .
The couple married on 8 July 2016 after meeting on the set of Yeh Hai Mohabbatein .
Television stars Divyanka Tripathi and Vivek Dahiya have opened up about how parenthood has fundamentally reshaped their daily lives and professional outlook, saying their twin baby boys — born in May 2026 — have become the centre of their world. The couple, speaking in a recent conversation, described the arrival of their sons as a transformation unlike anything they had anticipated.
Life Before and After the Twins
The couple, who married on 8 July 2016 after meeting on the popular television show Yeh Hai Mohabbatein, stepped into parenthood nearly a decade after their wedding. They said the most profound change has been a complete shift in who — or what — occupies their thoughts.
'The biggest change is that we used to think about ourselves and each other. Now our priority and focus is our babies,' the couple said.
They described how their mornings have been redefined: 'When we wake up in the morning, our first thought is that are the babies crying? Are the babies okay? Should we go and check on them? And if they are okay, we feel like playing with them.'
Even Sleep Has Changed
Divyanka and Vivek revealed that even their nights are no longer truly restful in the old sense — their attention remains fixed on their sons around the clock. 'So the first and last thought is about the babies. Yes, I mean, even while sleeping, we are looking at the babies. Is the baby awake? Is it okay?' they said.
They added: 'It's just that we have never thought about ourselves as much as we are thinking about the new individuals.' The candid admission reflects a sentiment familiar to new parents, but notable given the couple's decade-long wait before starting a family.
Work Now Has a New Purpose
The couple also revealed that their approach to their professional lives has shifted in a meaningful way. Where they once sought creative satisfaction for themselves, their motivations have now expanded. 'We used to think that we should do something good in our work. Now we feel that whatever we do, it should be good for the babies,' they said.
The Journey to Parenthood
In March 2026, Divyanka and Vivek announced their pregnancy through a maternity photoshoot, disclosing that they had kept the news private for approximately six months. On 26 May 2026, they announced the arrival of their twin baby boys with a heartfelt message: 'We asked for happiness. God said, Take double. Blessed with twin baby boys.'
Vivek added in his own post: 'The wait is finally over… The Boys are here and life already feels more beautiful than we ever imagined. Mere Karan Arjun aa gaye!'
As the couple navigates early parenthood in the public eye, their candid reflections offer a rare glimpse into how one of Indian television's most recognised pairs is adapting to their most demanding — and rewarding — role yet.
Point of View
But it also quietly underscores a broader trend: Indian television's top stars are increasingly comfortable discussing the personal sacrifices and recalibrations that come with fame and family simultaneously. What stands out is the decade-long wait before parenthood — a detail that gives their emotional openness more weight than a typical celebrity baby announcement. Their candour about professional reprioritisation is also notable: in an industry that rarely pauses for private life, framing work as being for the babies signals a public identity shift that will likely resonate with their large fanbase.
NationPress
16 Sept 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
When did Divyanka Tripathi and Vivek Dahiya have their twin boys?
Divyanka Tripathi and Vivek Dahiya announced the arrival of their twin baby boys on 26 May 2026. They had kept the pregnancy private for approximately six months before revealing it through a maternity photoshoot in March 2026.
How has parenthood changed Divyanka and Vivek's daily routine?
The couple say their entire day now revolves around their babies, from their first thought on waking — checking whether the boys are crying or safe — to their last thought before sleep. They describe it as a complete shift from thinking about themselves and each other to focusing entirely on their children.
How did Divyanka Tripathi and Vivek Dahiya meet?
The couple met on the sets of the popular television show Yeh Hai Mohabbatein and married on 8 July 2016. They welcomed their twin sons nearly a decade after their wedding.
What did Vivek Dahiya post when the twins were born?
Vivek wrote that the wait was finally over and that life already felt more beautiful than he had ever imagined, adding 'Mere Karan Arjun aa gaye!' The couple jointly announced: 'We asked for happiness. God said, Take double. Blessed with twin baby boys.'
How has parenthood affected Divyanka and Vivek's professional outlook?
The couple say their work motivation has changed significantly since becoming parents. Where they previously sought personal fulfilment through their careers, they now evaluate professional decisions based on what will be good for their children.
