03 April,2026 12:50 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Sonam Kapoor
Sonam Kapoor and Anand Ahuja welcomed their second child, a baby boy, on March 29, 2026, and congratulations have been pouring in ever since. Ecstatic maasi Rhea Kapoor shared the first picture with the newborn after his arrival. Now, mommy Sonam has offered a heartfelt glimpse into her motherhood journey as she shared the first picture with her newborn baby boy from the hospital.
Bollywood actress and new mom Sonam Kapoor shared a deeply personal moment on her social media account on Friday, posting her first picture holding her newborn baby close to her chest straight from the hospital. Sonam is seen lying on a hospital bed, gently cradling her newborn, with her eyes closed and a faint smile of fulfilment on her face. The baby, wrapped in a white cloth, rests peacefully in her arms. The actress refrained from revealing the face of her newborn.
The second picture shows Sonam seated beside a hospital tray, dressed in comfortable black loungewear. She is seen having a meal, and the picture appears to be a candid click. The actress simply captioned the post, "Grateful beyond words." In the caption, she expressed heartfelt gratitude to the doctors, staff, and hospital team for taking care of her.
For the uninitiated, Sonam Kapoor welcomed her second baby, a boy, on March 29 this year. Sharing the exciting news on social media, Sonam expressed her joy.
She wrote, "With immense gratitude and hearts full of love, we are delighted to announce the arrival of our baby boy on March 29, 2026. Our family has grown, and with his arrival, our hearts have expanded in the most beautiful way. (sic)" The Raanjhanaa actress further revealed that son Vayu is extremely thrilled to be an elder brother.
"Vayu is overjoyed to welcome his little brother, and we feel deeply blessed by this precious new life who has filled our home with happiness and grace. Sonam and Anand are grateful to begin this beautiful new chapter as a family of four," the post concluded.
Sonam is the daughter of Anil Kapoor and Sunita Kapoor. She made her debut with Saawariya and went on to be a part of several popular movies. After her last stint, Blind, she took a sabbatical from acting and focused on raising her child, Vayu.
For the uninitiated, Sonam tied the knot with businessman Anand Ahuja in a grand wedding ceremony in May 2018. The couple had been in a relationship for several years before taking the plunge. They welcomed their first child, a baby boy, Vayu, in August 2022.
