Popular television actress Drashti Dhami rang in the New Year with a heartwarming tribute to motherhood. On January 1st, 2025, Dhami shared a tender video on Instagram featuring herself cuddling her daughter, Leela, set to a soft melody. The caption expressed her gratitude and joy at entering the new year as a mother: “Entering 2025 means saying goodbye to the year I became your MOM. First smile, First blabber, First bath. But this is just the start of making memories. Thank you for choosing me Leela. GRATEFUL. Happy 2025 everyone,” she wrote. The video showed Dhami in comfortable attire, her daughter snuggled in a blanket in her arms. Fans flooded the comments with love and New Year wishes for the mother-daughter duo.
Dhami’s New Year celebrations extended beyond her daughter. She also shared a sweet picture on her Instagram stories of herself embracing her husband, businessman Niraj Khemka. This public display of affection highlights the couple’s joy in welcoming their first child.
Throughout her pregnancy and since Leela’s arrival in October 2024, Dhami has actively documented her journey on social media. Before Christmas, she shared a touching video showcasing a side-by-side comparison of her pregnant belly and her newborn daughter wearing the same onesie. The caption simply read, “9 weeks in VS 9 weeks out. MY LOVE.” This transparent and intimate sharing has resonated deeply with her fans.
Dhami and Khemka, who married in a traditional Hindu ceremony on February 21, 2015, announced Drashti’s pregnancy in June 2024. The couple later shared the joyous news of Leela’s birth with a video announcement stating, “Straight From Heaven, Into Our Hearts. A New Life, A Whole New Start. She’s Here.” The couple’s journey into parenthood continues to captivate their many followers.