Mumbai, (IANS)| Dia Mirza and Vaibhav Rekhi announced the birth of their son Avyan Azad Rekhi on Wednesday. Dia shared the news with fans on Instagram with a long, emotional note. The actress posted a picture of her holding her son’s hand. He told that his son was born premature on July 14 due to complications in the pregnancy. The baby is in the Neonatal ICU since birth.
Dia posted the picture on her Instagram and wrote, “To explain Elizabeth Stone, to have a baby you have to decide that your heart is going outside your body. These words express my feelings for Vaibhav and my feelings. Absolutely narrating. Our heartthrob, our son Avyan Azad Rekhi was born on 14th May. Our little Miracle was looked after by tireless nurses and doctors in the neonatal ICU due to his early arrival.
Dia explained that due to a serious bacterial infection, she had to deliver early via an emergency C-section. He thanked the doctors and nurses taking care of the child.Dia wrote that “sudden appendectomy during my pregnancy and subsequent and very serious bacterial infection could have led to sepsis and proved to be life threatening. Thankfully, timely care and intervention by our doctor led to an emergency c- ensured the safe birth of our child through the section.”Diya said the family is waiting for the child to come home, especially Samaira, who is Vaibhav’s daughter from his first marriage with Sunaina Rekhi, a yoga artist.
He said, “When we look at this little master, we learn from him, with all humility, the true meaning of trusting in the universe and fatherhood. We cannot say enough words to thank all those who have given us hope and happiness. Has helped us live this story of faith and created a safe, healing, nurturing space for Avyan and me. He will be home soon. His older sister Adara and grandparents are waiting to adopt him. “He thanked the fans and said that it was not possible to share the news of the premature baby with everyone.
Minutes after the news was announced, her Instagram was flooded with congratulatory messages from Bollywood celebrities.Kareena Kapoor wrote, “God bless you my darling and little one. Stay safe and healthy.”Anushka Sharma wrote, “Congratulations to you guys and City One.”Industry colleagues and friends extending congratulatory messages include Karisma Kapoor, Malaika Arora Khan, Gauahar Khan, Sophie Choudry, Aditi Rao Hydari, Richa Chadha, Sayani Gupta, Esha Gupta, Preity Zinta, Shreya Ghoshal, Sonali Bendre, Sagarika Ghatge, Zoya Akhtar, Bipasa Basu, Bhumi Pednekar etc.Diya and Vaibhav tied the knot in February 2021 in an intimate wedding ceremony. The actress had announced her pregnancy in April.