Exclusive: Rajkummar Rao and Patralekhaa on pregnancy! I'm sure Rajkummar will make a great father says the latter
Nearly four years into their marriage,
Rajkummar Rao
and
Patralekhaa
announced their pregnancy with a social media post on July 9. At a recent event, we spoke to the couple about embracing parenthood and this new phase of their lives.
'Parenthood is a natural progression and we are delighted'
Expressing their excitement about this new chapter of their lives, Rajkummar and Patralekhaa says, 'We're really looking forward to becoming parents. It's a natural progression and we are delighted.' The actress further says, 'We have our two puppies, who are our babies, so the motherly instinct has already kicked in.' Rajkummar adds, 'I was ready whenever she was ready. So, one day we discussed that maybe now we should take that next step and extend our family.
God's been really kind.'
'My mom had given up on us: Patralekhaa'
Patralekhaa, who was last seen in Phule, reveals that her mother is the one family member who is most excited about the pregnancy. 'My mum is super thrilled! I loved her reaction. When we told her we are pregnant, she couldn't believe it because at one point she had given up on us (laughs). I remember one day she said, 'You guys don't want to plan it... I am not going to ask you anymore,'' she says.
Rajkummar Rao and Patralekhaa
'We want to instil kindness, compassion in our child'
Reflecting on the responsibilities of parenthood, Rajkummar shares, 'I'm very proud of my upbringing.
My parents taught me honesty, kindness and compassion. And that's something we would love to instil in our child as well.'
Patralekhaa adds, 'I'm sure Rajkummar will make a great father.'
'We are avid travellers'
The couple is the brand ambassador for Tourism New Zealand's latest campaign called #BeyondTheFilter. They recently enjoyed a quiet break in New Zealand. Talking about their love for travel, Patralekhaa says, 'We knew about the pregnancy, so we avoided boat rides. I also chose not to do bungee jumping and skydiving, but had a lot of fun and have amazing memories from the trip.' Rajkummar, who will be seen in a mini-series along with his wife, highlighting the natural beauty and rich culture of New Zealand, added, 'We are avid travellers and this trip was one of the most unforgettable adventures we've ever had.
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