Deepika Padukone, Yami Gautam, Natasha Dalal: Bollywood celebs who are set to embrace motherhood this year

The news of celebrities embracing parenthood often sparks immense joy and anticipation among fans worldwide. This year, several prominent personalities from Bollywood are set to embark on the journey of motherhood, adding an extra layer of excitement to their already illustrious lives. From Deepika Padukone, Yami Gautam to Natasha Dalal, here's taking a look at celebs who are preparing to welcome new additions to their families.

After months of speculation, Deepika Padukone has officially confirmed her pregnancy. The actress made the announcement via Instagram, revealing that she is expecting and sharing the due date, which is September 2024. The news has been met with an outpouring of congratulations from fellow celebrities. Actress Kubrra Sait expressed her excitement, writing, "Ohhhhh break the internet TODAY 😍 CONGRATULATIONS." Vikrant Massey, who co-starred with Deepika in "Chhapaak," exclaimed, "OMGGGGGGG!!!! Bahut bahut shubhkamnaen aap dono ko!". Fashion designer Manish Malhotra also joined in, saying, "Congratulations."

At the trailer launch event of "Article 370," Yami Gautam and Aditya Dhar made a special announcement, officially revealing that they are expecting their first child together. The couple joyously shared that Yami is currently five-and-a-half months pregnant. Aditya expressed his excitement, remarking, "There is a baby on its way. It was an amazing time because of the way the movie happened and the way we got to know it. It almost felt like Abhimanyu, the baby, knew exactly how 370 was made. We are yet to know whether it's Laxmi or Ganesha." Yami and Aditya, who tied the knot in June 2021, are eagerly anticipating this new chapter in their lives.

Richa Chadha and Ali Fazal, the couple who ventured into production with their acclaimed film "Girls Will Be Girls," were spotted with a visible baby bump. The news of their pregnancy was officially announced earlier this month via social media. Sharing a photo with the caption "1+1=3," the couple conveyed the joyous news, stating, "A tiny heartbeat is the loudest sound in our world." Their journey into parenthood marks a new chapter in their lives, adding to their already successful careers in the film industry.

Varun Dhawan and Natasha Dalal delighted fans as they announced the impending arrival of their first child together on February 18th. Varun took to Instagram to share the joyful news, writing, "We are pregnant. Need all your blessings and love #myfamilymystrength," alongside a heartwarming photo with his wife. Just a day later, the expectant couple was spotted at the airport, en route to Goa to attend the wedding celebrations of Rakul Preet Singh and Jackky Bhagnani. Their journey into parenthood has already begun with an outpouring of love and blessings from well-wishers around the world.

Alanna Panday and Ivor McCray, who tied the knot last year, have announced their exciting journey into parenthood. Sharing their joyous news, Alanna, cousin of Ananya Panday, expressed their anticipation, writing, "We love you so much already, we can’t wait to meet you" alongside a wings emoji. Her husband Ivor echoed the sentiment, responding, "I can’t wait to meet our baby, I love you." The couple's heartfelt messages convey their immense excitement and love as they prepare to welcome their little one into the world.