Patralekhaa Celebrates New Beginnings with Baby and Film Release

Patralekhaa recently welcomed her daughter Parvati and launched her first film as a producer, Toaster, on Netflix. In her first public appearance post-birth, she addressed online trolls regarding her postpartum body, emphasizing the need for kindness. The film, which follows a couple's comedic misadventures surrounding a wedding gift, is now streaming. Discover more about her journey into motherhood and her new film in this engaging article.

By Narendra Chaudhary Apr 17, 2026, 12:44 IST

A Joyous Occasion for Patralekhaa

Recently, Patralekhaa embraced motherhood by welcoming two new additions to her family: her daughter Parvati and her debut film as a producer, Toaster, which is now available on Netflix. Balancing her personal and professional life, she made her first public appearance post-delivery, showcasing her radiant maternity glow in stylish printed co-ords at a screening of Toaster in Mumbai. Her appearance garnered significant attention on social media, with many fans admiring her glow, although some negative comments surfaced on paparazzi pages.

Patralekhaa Responds to Criticism

Patralekhaa Hits Back at Trolls

During the screening of Toaster, Patralekhaa faced criticism regarding her weight gain after pregnancy. In response to the hurtful remarks, she addressed the trolling directly, emphasizing the realities of her postpartum body. When questioned about her appearance, she firmly stated, “I have just given birth!” She criticized the notion that postpartum weight gain is abnormal, urging people to show kindness and understanding, saying, “If I could, I would not be this way. But that's how my body has reacted to pregnancy. For God's sake please learn to be a little kind.”

Celebrating New Life

Patralekhaa and Rajkummar Rao Welcome Baby Girl

Patralekhaa and her husband, Rajkummar Rao, celebrated the arrival of their daughter Parvati on November 15, 2025, coinciding with their wedding anniversary. The couple had a lavish wedding ceremony in Chandigarh. Prior to Parvati's birth, Patralekhaa shared insights with a media outlet about Rajkummar's supportive nature during her pregnancy, stating, “Raj is going to be an amazing dad.” She highlighted how he went above and beyond to cater to her needs during their vacation, reinforcing his role as a perfect partner.

About the Film Toaster

About Toaster

On January 31, 2025, Patralekhaa and Rajkummar launched their production company, Kampa Films, with Toaster being their inaugural project. The film narrates the story of Ramakant (played by Rajkummar Rao) and his wife Shilpa (Sanya Malhotra), who face a dilemma while attending a wedding. Ramakant wishes to gift perfume, but Shilpa insists on an extravagant present, leading them to purchase a toaster. The plot thickens when the wedding is abruptly canceled, prompting Ramakant to go to great lengths to retrieve the toaster he gifted. Toaster is currently streaming on Netflix.