Actor Vivek Dahiya has opened up about his candid, unfiltered reaction upon learning that his wife, actress Divyanka Tripathi, is expecting their first child — admitting that his immediate response was not joy, but nerves.

The Moment He Found Out

Speaking about the moment Divyanka broke the news, Vivek said his instinct was one of anxiety rather than elation. 'Honestly, my first reaction was not overwhelming excitement. I actually felt nervous and a little stressed. When Divyanka Tripathi first told me the news, I suddenly realized that a huge responsibility was about to begin,' he said.

He was quick to clarify, however, that the nervousness did not reflect a lack of desire for parenthood. 'That feeling slowly started sinking in over the next few days. Then I understood that this is a process, and every person reacts differently. It did not mean I was not happy because, deep down, this is something both Divyanka and I always wanted,' he added. The couple, who have been together for years, had long hoped for this milestone.

How the Pregnancy Has Changed Their Relationship

The Yeh Hain Mohabatein actor noted that the pregnancy has brought a new layer of maturity to his bond with Divyanka. He observed that the things the couple once disagreed on now feel trivial in the face of a larger shared responsibility.

'People often say that once a baby arrives, your honeymoon phase ends. What that really means is that the things you used to argue about earlier suddenly start feeling very small. The problems that once seemed huge no longer matter because bigger responsibilities enter your life,' Vivek said.

A Shift in Priorities — Even on the Road

Vivek also shared a telling personal example of how impending fatherhood has already begun reshaping his day-to-day choices. An avid motorcyclist who loves riding sports bikes at high speed, he said the awareness of his new role has made him instinctively more cautious — without anyone having to tell him.

'I absolutely love motorcycles and riding sports bikes at high speed. Earlier, I never thought much about it. But now, without anyone even telling me, I automatically feel more careful because another life's responsibility is about to come into my hands,' he said.

A Long-Awaited Phase for the Couple

Both Vivek Dahiya and Divyanka Tripathi are among Indian television's most recognised couples, having met on the sets of Yeh Hain Mohabatein and married in 2016. The pregnancy announcement has been warmly received by fans and the entertainment fraternity alike. Vivek acknowledged that while the journey ahead will be demanding, it is one both he and Divyanka have eagerly anticipated. As he put it, the nervousness of the first moment has since given way to a deeper, more grounded sense of readiness.