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Drishyam director Abhishek Pathak and Shivaleeka Oberoi are expecting their first child

Updated on: 19 December,2025 01:33 PM IST  |  Mumbai
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Actress Shivaleeka Oberoi announced her first pregnancy with husband Abhishek Pathak, sharing sweet photos online. The couple, who met on Khuda Haafiz, received warm wishes from industry friends as they prepare to welcome Baby Pathak in 2026

Drishyam director Abhishek Pathak and Shivaleeka Oberoi are expecting their first child

Shivaleeka Oberoi and Abhishek Pathak

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Actress Shivaleeka Oberoi is stepping into a beautiful new phase of life as she prepares to embrace motherhood for the first time. The actress recently announced her pregnancy with husband, filmmaker Abhishek Pathak, sharing the joyful news with fans and well-wishers on social media.

Shivaleeka Oberoi and Abhishek Pathak announce the happy news


The parents-to-be made the announcement through a heartfelt joint post that perfectly captured their happiness. “Our love story has found its sweetest verse, a tiny blessing is joining our universe,” the caption read, accompanied by baby angel, evil eye, and dizzy emojis. The post immediately struck an emotional chord with fans, who flooded the comments section with love and blessings.



Along with the caption, Shivaleeka and Abhishek shared a tender photograph where the couple is seen wrapped in a warm embrace. Adding a touching detail, Shivaleeka held a tiny pair of knitted baby socks, subtly hinting at the exciting journey ahead. The couple followed it up with another adorable picture taken in front of a beautifully decorated Christmas tree. In the image, they are seen holding an ornament that reads, “Baby Pathak arriving 2026,” confirming the expected arrival year of their little one.

 
 
 
 
 
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Fans and friends from the industry congratulate the duo

As soon as the announcement went live, members of the film fraternity rushed to congratulate the couple. Actress Rakul Preet Singh dropped an enthusiastic comment saying, “Oh wowwww congrats,” along with red heart emojis. Actor Sharib Hashmi also extended his wishes, writing, “Many many congratulations aap dono ko,” while actresses Ishita Dutta and Esha Gupta reacted with hearts and evil eye emojis, showering the couple with love.

Shivaleeka and Abhishek’s love story began on the sets of the 2020 film Khuda Haafiz, which starred Vidyut Jammwal in the lead. What started as a professional association soon blossomed into a deep bond. The couple got engaged in July 2022 and tied the knot in February 2023 in an intimate wedding ceremony held in Goa. The private celebration was attended by close family members and friends, including actor Ajay Devgn.

On the professional front, Shivaleeka made her acting debut with Yeh Saali Aashiqui in 2019 and gained widespread recognition with Khuda Haafiz. She was last seen in Khuda Haafiz: Chapter 2 – Agni Pariksha in 2022, reprising her role alongside Vidyut Jammwal. Abhishek Pathak, meanwhile, has carved a strong space for himself as a director, most notably helming the successful thriller Drishyam 2, starring Ajay Devgn, Tabu, Shriya Saran, and Akshaye Khanna.

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