Kiara Advani and Sidharth Malhotra welcome baby girl: A look back at her iconic baby bump moment at Cannes

Bollywood’s beloved couple, Kiara Advani and Sidharth Malhotra, have embraced parenthood with the arrival of their first child—a baby girl. Just over a year after their grand wedding in Jaisalmer, fans across the country are celebrating this beautiful new chapter in their love story. While the couple has yet to issue an official public statement, close friends and family are reportedly overjoyed. According to sources, Kiara delivered the baby at Reliance Hospital in Mumbai through a normal delivery. Sources cited by the media confirm that both mother and daughter are healthy and doing well. Just days before the birth, on July 12, the couple was spotted at a maternity clinic, sparking speculation. Reports also mention that the delivery was smooth and that the hospital is taking every measure to protect the couple’s privacy during this intimate time.Before stepping into motherhood, Kiara made headlines by flaunting her baby bump on the red carpet of the Met Gala, wearing a show-stopping "Bravehearts" couture gown by designer Gaurav Gupta. The ensemble was visually poetic—a black off-shoulder gown featuring a sculptural gold breastplate, symbolically connected to a small heart on her belly via an umbilical-cord motif. It served as a tribute to her unborn child.Styled by Anaita Shroff Adajania, Kiara looked effortlessly elegant, pairing the look with delicate jewelry, soft waves, and minimal makeup.This appearance was not just fashion-forward—it was deeply meaningful. By becoming the first Indian actress to proudly showcase her baby bump at the Met Gala, Kiara honored both motherhood and South Asian representation on a global stage. In a behind-the-scenes video, she was even seen indulging in pizza and playfully referring to her pregnant self as "hot," endearingly addressing her bump. The moment resonated widely, earning praise from fans and international media alike as a powerful celebration of maternal strength and identity.See More: Sidharth Malhotra and Kiara Advani welcome a baby girl: Here's how actor's mom's wish came true: 'Maa ko abhi bhi umeed hai ki...'Despite entering this exciting new phase of life, both actors have major projects lined up. Sidharth Malhotra is set to star opposite Janhvi Kapoor in the upcoming romantic comedy Param Sundari. Meanwhile, Kiara Advani plays a pivotal role in War 2, the next big film in Yash Raj Films’ spy universe, also starring Jr. NTR and Hrithik Roshan. The film is slated for release on Independence Day.Reports also suggested that Kiara had been cast opposite Ranveer Singh in Don 3, but she is believed to have exited the project due to her pregnancy.As congratulations pour in on social media, all eyes are now on the couple’s first public statement as new parents. With their growing family and evolving careers, Kiara and Sidharth are stepping into a new spotlight—one that beautifully blends stardom with parenthood.