Kiara Advani, Sidharth Malhotra expecting second child; Karan Johar, Kajol react
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Kiara Advani and Sidharth Malhotra are expecting their second child, the Bollywood couple announced on 7 October 2026 through a joint Instagram post that instantly drew an outpouring of love from across the film industry. The announcement has set social media alight, with A-list names from Karan Johar to Kajol rushing to congratulate the couple.
How the Couple Broke the News
Sidharth and Kiara shared a photograph featuring themselves, their daughter Saraayah, and a tiny pair of knitted baby booties — a reveal that notably echoed the aesthetic of their first pregnancy announcement, where they had posted an image of their hands holding a miniature pair of baby socks.
The caption read: 'Blessed once again with the greatest gift of all — Our hearts are so full of love and gratitude.' The post drew an immediate wave of responses from the couple's inner circle and the broader industry alike.
Celebrity Reactions
Filmmaker Karan Johar commented, 'Love love you.' Actor Parineeti Chopra wrote, 'Congratssss guys.' Rakul Preet Singh said, 'Ohhhhh wowwwwww … this is such a lovely news god bless,' while Rhea Kapoor extended a warm 'congratulations.' Neha Dhupia wrote, 'Yayyyyyyy!!!! Congratulations to all three of you.'
Actors Kajol, Ayushmann Khurrana, Patralekhaa, and Masaba Gupta, among several others, flooded the comments section with heart emojis, sending their love to the growing family.
The Couple's Journey Together
Sidharth and Kiara reportedly grew close while filming the 2021 biographical action drama 'Shershaah'. After several years of a widely reported relationship, they married in February 2023 in an intimate ceremony held in Rajasthan. Their first child, daughter Saraayah, was born in June 2025. The first pregnancy had also been revealed through a joint social media post, making the second announcement a deliberate nod to that moment.
What They Are Working On
Kiara Advani was recently seen alongside Yash in the gangster drama 'Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups', which also featured Nayanthara, Huma Qureshi, Tara Sutaria, and Rukmini Vasanth. Sidharth Malhotra, meanwhile, starred opposite Tamannaah Bhatia in his latest release, 'Vvan – Force of the Forrest'.
With their second child on the way, fans and colleagues alike are already celebrating the next chapter for one of Bollywood's most-followed couples.