Meghana HarikumarBengaluru: From a Couch Manifestation to a Bundle of Joy: Katrina Kaif and Vicky Kaushal Welcome a Baby Boy. In the most heartwarming news to come out of Bollywood this year, power couple Katrina Kaif and Vicky Kaushal have announced the birth of their first child. The couple welcomed a healthy baby boy on Friday, November 7, 2025, sending waves of joy across the nation.
The new parents shared the happy news with their millions of fans through a beautifully coordinated post on Instagram. They posted an adorable greeting card illustrated with a teddy bear in a blue carriage, a sweet and simple announcement that put an end to months of happy anticipation.
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Their heartfelt message read: “Our bundle of joy has arrived. With immense love and gratitude, we welcome our baby boy.”
The announcement was met with an instant outpouring of love. The couple’s comments section was flooded with congratulatory messages from industry colleagues like Alia Bhatt, Karan Johar, Kareena Kapoor Khan, and Priyanka Chopra, all celebrating the arrival of the new little star.
As the world congratulates “VicKat,” it feels like the perfect time to look back at a relationship that started as a whisper, became a national obsession, and has now blossomed into a beautiful new family.
Chapter 1: The ‘Koffee With Karan’ Prophecy
Unlike many Bollywood pairings, Katrina and Vicky didn’t meet on a film set. Their story, famously, was sparked on a talk show couch. During her 2018 appearance on Koffee With Karan, host Karan Johar asked Katrina Kaif which actor she would like to work with.
After some thought, Katrina replied, “I think I would look good with Vicky Kaushal on screen.”
It was a simple, off-the-cuff remark, but it set the wheels of destiny in motion. In a later episode, Karan Johar relayed this comment to Vicky Kaushal, who was sharing the couch with Ayushmann Khurrana. Upon hearing that one of the industry’s biggest superstars had “said she would look good with him,” the Uri actor’s reaction was priceless—he pretended to faint in charming disbelief. The seed was planted. The entire nation was now intrigued by the idea of this pairing.
Chapter 2: The Secret Romance
While the couch may have introduced the idea, the couple reportedly met in person for the first time at a party hosted by mutual friend and director Zoya Akhtar. This was followed by a few public-yet-private interactions, including a memorable backstage moment at an awards show where Vicky playfully proposed to Katrina with the song “Mujhse Shaadi Karogi,” all while Salman Khan looked on.
Their first and only in-depth, on-camera meeting was for Film Companion’s “TapeCast” in 2019. Fans looking back at the interview now can see the sparks flying. Their mutual admiration and easy-going chemistry were palpable as they discussed their careers, families, and views on stardom.
For the next two years, they embarked on one of the most private and well-guarded relationships in modern Bollywood history. Despite their attempts at secrecy, eagle-eyed fans began to piece the clues together. They were spotted at a friend’s Diwali party in 2019. Later, they both posted separate photos from what appeared to be the same New Year’s getaway in Alibaug, with fans spotting Vicky’s reflection in one of Katrina’s pictures.
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Katrina was also seen attending the private screening of Vicky’s critically acclaimed film, Sardar Udham, further fuelling speculation. The pandemic, in many ways, is said to have solidified their bond, giving them time away from the public eye to truly connect.
Chapter 3: The Fairytale Wedding in Rajasthan
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After two years of intense speculation, the couple stunned the world by confirming their relationship and their marriage at the same time. They tied the knot in a breathtakingly intimate and regal ceremony on December 9, 2021.
The wedding was held at the stunning Six Senses Fort Barwara in Rajasthan, a 14th-century fort turned luxury hotel. The event was a masterclass in privacy, with a strict no-phone policy and a highly guarded guest list, which only heightened the media frenzy.
When they finally shared their official wedding photos, the internet collectively sighed. Dressed in bespoke Sabyasachi ensembles—Katrina in a classic red lehenga and Vicky in an ivory sherwani—the couple looked ethereally happy. Their caption became iconic: “Only love and gratitude in our hearts for everything that brought us to this moment. Seeking all your love and blessings as we begin this new journey together.”
Chapter 4: From ‘Mr. & Mrs.’ to ‘Mom & Dad’
After their wedding, the couple embraced their new status with grace. They moved into a sea-facing apartment in Juhu, becoming neighbours with Anushka Sharma and Virat Kohli. Their social media, once devoid of each other, became a lovely canvas of their life together—from their first Christmas as a married couple to sweet birthday posts and romantic vacation pictures.
They also became each other’s biggest cheerleaders, with Vicky praising Katrina’s performances and Katrina consistently promoting Vicky’s films.
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The “good news” speculation had been swirling for months, but the couple, true to their style, chose to announce it on their own terms. On September 23, 2025, they shared a beautiful, vintage-style Polaroid photo of Vicky holding Katrina from behind, her baby bump clearly visible. They captioned it: “On our way to start the best chapter of our lives…”
From a simple manifestation on a couch to a secret love story, a fairytale wedding, and now, a precious baby boy, Katrina Kaif and Vicky Kaushal’s journey is a modern-day fairy tale.
Balcony Stories sends its biggest congratulations and all the love to the new parents and their little bundle of joy.
Meghana Harikumar
Editor
