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Kashmira Irani and Akshat Saxena announce first pregnancy
Actress Kashmira Irani has announced that she and her husband, pilot and actor Akshat Saxena, are expecting their first child. The couple shared the news on social media with a playful photo of two coconuts wearing parent-labeled caps.
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Pregnancy announcement
Actress Kashmira Irani and her husband Akshat Saxena are expecting their first child. Irani, 40, shared the news on social media on Sunday, August 30, 2026, posting a picture of two coconuts wearing caps labelled "mom" and "dad" with the caption "Current Status #ComingSoon," as reported by The Times of India and The Tribune.
Congratulations from colleagues
The announcement drew congratulatory messages from fellow actors. Gauahar Khan wrote "May god keep u in protection n happiness," while Meiyang Chang responded "Say whaaaaa Congrats you two." Ridhima Pandit, Anjali Nandkishan, and Sam Khan were also among those who extended their congratulations, according to reports.
Backstory of the couple
Irani and Saxena married in Ranthambore, Rajasthan, in a traditional ceremony attended by close friends and family. The Times of India reported the wedding took place on February 10, while The Tribune described it as a "royal wedding" held in 2024. The couple was introduced through Irani's sister and married within the same year, according to The Tribune.
Saxena is a Delhi-based pilot who has recently entered acting. His debut came with the filmOperation Safed Sagar, a role that holds personal significance: his father, Wing Commander Pankaj Saxena, was a fighter pilot during the actual Operation Safed Sagar. Irani had celebrated her husband's foray into acting, writing "From flying in cockpits to living the reality of being on screen as an actor, what a trajectory."
In an interview with Bombay Times following their wedding, Irani spoke about her relationship, saying, "My work will keep me stationed in Mumbai, so we are still figuring things out. My sister played cupid, Akshat is a friend, one of my sister's friends. He has introduced me to a lot of adventurous sports. I am in love with his integrity and never-give-up attitude."
Irani was last seen in Imtiaz Ali'sMain Vaapas Aaunga and has appeared in films includingTiger Zinda Hai andBharat She is known for roles inAmber Dhara,Dharmakshetra, andDosti... Yaariyan... Manmarziyan She arrived in Mumbai at age 17 to pursue acting.
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Framing: The headline emphasizes the celebrity announcement of expecting a first child, highlighting her fame from a specific show and the 'fun post' aspect. — Celebratory and lighthearted, focusing on the joyful news and congratulatory messages.
Facts Included:
Kashmira Irani is expecting her first child with husband Akshat.
She announced the news on social media on Sunday, August 30, 2026.
The announcement included a photo of two coconuts wearing caps labelled 'mom' and 'dad'.
Her caption read: 'Current Status ComingSoon'.
Kashmira married Akshat Saxena, a pilot, on February 10 in Ranthambore, Rajasthan.
The wedding was a traditional ceremony attended by close friends and family.
Kashmira told Bombay Times, 'My work will keep me stationed in Mumbai, so we are still figuring things out.'
She said, 'My sister played cupid, Akshat is a friend, one of my sister’s friends.'
She added, 'He has introduced me to a lot of adventurous sports.'
She stated, 'I am in love with his integrity and never-give-up attitude.'
Kashmira is known for roles in 'Amber Dhara,' 'Dharmakshetra,' and 'Dosti... Yaariyan... Manmarziyan.'
She has appeared in Bollywood films like 'Rangoon' and 'Mohanjo Daro.'
She arrived in Mumbai at age 17 to pursue acting.
Congratulatory messages came from Drashti Dhami, Gauahar Khan, Anjali Anand, Ridhima Pandit, and Jankee Parekh.
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ClaimActress Kashmira Irani and her husband Akshat Saxena are going to be parents.