Shahid Kapoor to become a dad soon

In a recent press conference of his upcoming movie, Udta Punjab, Shahid Kapoor silenced the ongoing speculation of his wife, Mira's pregnancy.

When the actor was asked about the rumours, Shahid said, "Why are you asking me ghuma firake, ask directly. Yes, haan mein baap banne wala hoon (Yes, I am going to become a father soon").

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His wife Mira was spotted a couple of weeks back at a city fashion week when she walked the ramp. Further, the couple's friend, designer Masaba Gupta sparked the rumour on her photo-sharing site and set the gossip abuzz.

The actor married Delhi girl,

Mira Rajput

in July last year, and the couple are expecting their first child.

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