Mumbai: It's official! Bollywood actors Katrina Kaif and Vicky Kaushal are all set to embrace parenthood. Putting an end to months of speculation, Katrina confirmed the news on social media with an emotional post that has since gone viral.

The actress shared a black-and-white polaroid of herself flaunting her baby bump while posing with Vicky. Along with the picture, she wrote, “On our way to start the best chapter of our lives with hearts full of joy and gratitude.”

The announcement sent fans into a frenzy, with the comments section quickly flooded with congratulatory messages and warm wishes from well-wishers across the world.

Speculation turns to confirmation

For months, social media had been buzzing with rumours about the couple expecting their first child. From loose outfits to fan theories and blurry photos, netizens had been piecing together clues but the couple had remained silent.

Recently, a viral behind-the-scenes image from what appeared to be an ad shoot reignited the conversation. In the photo, Katrina is seen in a maroon gown, with what many believed was a visible baby bump. Fans were quick to speculate, with many convinced that the good news was just around the corner.

The buzz started after a picture of her in a polka-dot dress led fans to revive the quirky “Bollywood Polka-Dot Pregnancy Theory,” referencing similar outfits worn by Anushka Sharma and Deepika Padukone during their pregnancies.

Soon after a fan-made post claiming the couple would welcome their baby in October or November gained attention, though it was dismissed as speculation at the time.

Katrina Kaif and Vicky Kaushal tied the knot on December 9, 2021, in a grand yet intimate wedding ceremony at Six Senses Fort Barwara in Rajasthan.