Abhishek Pathak and Shivaleeka Oberoi Celebrate the Arrival of Their Baby Girl

Abhishek Pathak and Shivaleeka Oberoi have welcomed their first child, a baby girl, sharing their joy on social media. The couple, who met during the filming of 'Khuda Hafiz', announced their pregnancy last December. Friends and fans have flooded the comments with congratulations as they embark on this new journey of parenthood. The couple's love story has blossomed since their engagement in July 2022 and wedding in February 2023. In related news, 'Drishyam 2' is set for a theatrical release, much to the excitement of fans. Read on for more details about their personal and professional lives.

By Narendra Chaudhary Apr 19, 2026, 13:28 IST

Abhishek Pathak and Shivaleeka Oberoi Welcome Their First Child

Director of Drishyam 2, Abhishek Pathak, and actress Shivaleeka Oberoi, known for her role in Khuda Haafiz, have joyfully welcomed their first child, a daughter, on Sunday. The couple shared their delightful news on social media, stating, "In a moment, our hearts found a whole new meaning! With immense love and gratitude, we welcome our precious baby girl! 19th April 2026. Blessed parents Shivaleeka and Abhishek."

Joyful News of Their Baby Girl

They expressed, "Our little Goddess Laxmi has arrived on an auspicious day. A blessing in its purest form (sic)," in their announcement.

Actress Ishita Dutta congratulated the couple in the comments, adding three red heart emojis, while Aahana Kumra also expressed her joy with a heartfelt message. Numerous fans and friends joined in to congratulate the new parents on this exciting chapter of their lives.

Last December, the couple had announced their pregnancy with a sweet post, saying, "Our love story has found its sweetest verse — a tiny blessing is joining our universe (Baby angel, evil eye and Dizzy emojis)."

The announcement featured a cozy photo of the couple embracing, with Shivaleeka holding a pair of tiny knitted socks. Another image showed them in front of a Christmas tree, holding an ornament that read, "Baby Pathak arriving *2026*".

Personal and Professional Updates

Reflecting on their relationship, Abhishek and Shivaleeka first crossed paths during the filming of their 2020 movie Khuda Hafiz, which starred Vidyut Jammwal. They became engaged in July 2022 and tied the knot in February 2023 in a private ceremony in Goa, attended by family and close friends, including actor Ajay Devgn.

In other news, Drishyam 2, featuring Mohanlal, has finally made its long-awaited theatrical debut. Originally, Jeethu Joseph's film bypassed theaters in 2021 and went straight to OTT. Now, audiences can enjoy the thriller on the big screen. Mohanlal announced on his official X account, "Drishyam 2, returns to where it truly belongs. In theatres from April 10th, 2026." The third installment, Drishyam 3, is set to release on May 21, 2026, coinciding with Mohanlal’s 66th birthday. The release date was initially slated for April 2, 2026, but was postponed due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.