For fans of Drashti Dhami, the new year brought a heart-melting surprise. The popular television actress, who welcomed her first child in October 2024, finally revealed her baby girl’s face and name, leaving the internet smiling. On New Year’s Day, Drashti shared adorable pictures from her daughter’s early days and officially introduced her to the world as Leela Khemka.
The pictures, filled with warmth and love, instantly went viral. Captioning the post simply yet emotionally, Drashti wrote, “Hello World! Meet: Ms Leela Khemka.” The post marked the first time the actress shared a clear glimpse of her daughter, whom she had kept away from the public eye since birth.
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A warm welcome from friends and fans
The comment section soon turned into a celebration. Television celebrities and fans flooded the post with love and blessings. Actor Shabir Ahluwalia dropped black heart emojis, while Siddhant Karnick couldn’t help gushing, writing, “Yaaayyy… she’s so pretty!”
Karan Grover welcomed the little one with a sweet message, “Hello Leela, stay blessed,” while Jennifer Winget called her a “little angel.” Mukti Mohan and Kritika Kamra also sent their love, calling the baby “adorable” and “precious.” Fans, too, showered the newborn with warm wishes, calling her a “tiny princess” and “bundle of joy.”
When did Drashti welcome her baby?
Drashti and her husband, businessman Neeraj Khemka, welcomed their daughter on October 22, 2024. The couple had announced the news through a joint post that read, “SHE IS HERE 22.10.2024,” along with heart and evil-eye emojis. Since then, the actress has occasionally shared glimpses of motherhood while keeping her daughter’s face private, until now.
During Diwali, Drashti posted a heartwarming family photo, holding her little one close. She captioned it with a heartfelt note, saying she might be “a little late to all the parties” this year, as her world now revolves around her baby girl.
A new chapter for Drashti
Known for her powerful performances in shows like Madhubala, Ek Ishq Ek Junoon, Geet, Hui Sabse Parayi and Ek Tha Raja Ek Thi Rani, Drashti has always enjoyed a strong fan following. While she has taken a brief break from acting to embrace motherhood, fans are already eager to see her back on screen.
For now, Drashti seems to be soaking in every moment of this new phase. And with baby Leela already winning hearts, it’s clear that this little girl has entered the world surrounded by love, warmth and endless blessings.
