08 August,2026 10:04 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Alanna Panday, Ivor McCray, River (Pictures via Instagram)
Alanna Panday and her husband Ivor McCray are set to embrace parenthood once again. The couple has announced that they are expecting their second child, sharing the happy news with their followers on social media. Their announcement also received warm reactions from Alanna's cousins, Ananya Panday and Ahaan Panday.
Alanna and Ivor shared a video on Instagram to reveal the pregnancy. The couple, who welcomed their first child last year, appeared excited as they announced that their family is growing. The video featured Alanna and Ivor along with their son, River, making the announcement particularly special.
The couple captioned the post, "One more to love," accompanied by a white heart emoji. The announcement quickly caught the attention of fans and friends from the entertainment industry, who flooded the comments section with congratulatory messages.
Ananya Panday was among the first family members to react to the post. The actor expressed her excitement in the comments, writing, "Omg!!!" along with heart emojis. Her reaction reflected the family's happiness as Alanna prepares to welcome another baby.
Ahaan Panday also reacted to the pregnancy announcement. He shared his excitement by commenting with heart emojis, joining the celebrations surrounding the growing family.
Alanna and Ivor tied the knot in 2023 in a lavish Mumbai wedding attended by several Bollywood personalities and close friends. Their relationship has often been documented on social media, where the couple regularly shares glimpses of their life together.
The couple welcomed their first child, son River, in 2024. Alanna had previously spoken about her experience of becoming a mother and shared several moments from her pregnancy and motherhood journey with her followers.
With their latest announcement, Alanna and Ivor are preparing to become parents for the second time. Their first pregnancy had also generated considerable interest among fans, particularly because of Alanna's social media presence and her family's connection to Bollywood.
Alanna is the daughter of actor Chunky Panday's brother Chikki Panday and fitness entrepreneur Deanne Panday. She is also Ananya Panday's cousin. Through her social media content, Alanna has built a significant following and frequently shares posts related to fashion, lifestyle, travel and family.
For now, Alanna and Ivor appear to be enjoying this special phase with River, as they prepare to welcome another member into their family. Fans and family members have already begun sending their love and congratulations to the couple as they embark on another journey into parenthood.
