New Delhi: Bollywood actor Tusshar Kapoor is over the moon these days. However, this happiness is more because of his personal life.
No, the actor isn’t getting hitched any time soon.
The ‘single’ actor has become a proud father to a baby boy.
Surprised? It’s true!
You must be thinking about Tusshar’s wedding and his wife. Well, hold your horses.
The ‘Golmal’ actor is not married. Instead he has become a single father with the help of IVF and surrogacy.
The actor has named the boy Laksshya, who was born last week and is in excellent health.
Tusshar shared the news on his Instagram account with an adorable pictue of a teddy bear. He captioned the image, "I proudly announce the arrival of my son, a baby boy, born last week through IVF and surrogacy. The baby, Laksshya, is in excellent health. I am thrilled to be a father! The paternal instincts in me have been overpowering my heart and mind for some time now. Therefore, I am thrilled beyond words to have Laksshya, now the greatest source of joy in my life. By the greatness of God and the excellent medical team at Jaslok, parenthood is an option for many, who choose to be single parents. Thanks to you all for your blessings & good wishes!"
On the other hand, Tusshar’s parents Jitendra and Shobha Kapoor too are quite happy with this new addition to their family. The proud grandparents stated, “We could not be more excited to be grandparents to Laksshya, and are completely supportive of Tusshar's decision. This is certainly a tremendous blessing, and an exciting time in our lives. Tusshar is a wonderful son, and he has proven with responsibility, independence, and kindness that he will be a great father to Laksshya.”
Dr. Firuza Parikh, Director of IVF and Genetics at the Jaslok Hospital and Research Centre, who led the treatment stated, “I am impressed with Tusshar’s determination to be a father. He maintained a keen interest in the baby’s health at every stage. He will surely be a sensitive and nurturing parent.”
“Recently, we have had many single men and women approved for parenthood. As a public figure, Tusshar’s brave and bold decision will open the field of assisted reproduction making it accessible to not just single parents, but also to many who fervently desire to have a baby ” she further added.
Tusshar Kapoor was least seen in ‘Kyaa Kool Hain Hum 3’ opposite Aftab Shivdasani, Gizele Thakral and Mandana Karimi.
Here wishing a heartiest congratulations to the new father.
