Rani Mukherjee and husband welcome baby daughter

Everyone close to Rani Mukherjee along with her millions of fans, were waiting for the good news which finally arrived today. The actress has given birth to a baby child, which she and her husband Aditya named ‘Adira’, a combination of their names.

According to details, Rani Mukherjee gave birth to the daughter at Mumbai’s  Breach Candy Hospital. The baby was described as being ‘healthy and feisty’ after being born. Rani gave a statement from her husband Yash Chopra’s production banner.

“I would like to thank all my well wishers and fans,” she said. “Today, life has given us god’s greatest gift with Adira. We thank fans our friends and well-wishers for their unconditional support and blessings. With joy we begin this new chapter in our lives,” he said.  Rani Mukherjee and her husband Aditya Chopra were in a relationship and had dated for long, before they wedded in a low key ceremony in April 2014.

More than a couple of months ago, Rani Mukherjee’s sister had confirmed to the press that her sister was pregnant and expecting a baby. Her friends and well-wishers were excited and shared the news on social media:-

IT’S A GIRL!!!!!

— Uday Chopra (@udaychopra) December 9, 2015

Am an uncle to a beautiful baby girl today!!!!! @udaychopra !!! Rani and Adi had a baby girl!! — Karan Johar (@karanjohar) December 9, 2015

ITS A GIRL !!!! So so excited baby Adira is born !! #Adi #Rani

— Parineeti Chopra (@ParineetiChopra) December 9, 2015

Rani and Aditya Chopra become proud parents to a baby girl named Adira. Congratulations! — rishi kapoor (@chintskap) December 9, 2015

Congratulations to Rani Mukherjee, here’s to hoping she becomes a great mom and soon returns to the silver screen!