Tusshar Kapoor has become father to a baby boy and he announced his son’s arrival on Monday.
No, he didn’t have a secret wedding or something. His little bundle of joy, whom he has named Laksshya Kapoor, was born via IVF and surrogacy, last week.
”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 (hospital), parenthood is an option for many, who choose to be single parents,” the actor said in a statement.
It’s a moment of great pride and joy for grandparents- Jeetendra and Shobha Kapoor as well. ”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,” said Jeetendra and Shobha in a joint statement.
Doctor Firuza Parikh, Director of IVF and Genetics at the Jaslok Hospital and Research Center, led the treatment and she is sure that Tusshar will be ‘a sensitive and nurturing parent’.
Dr. Parikh says, ”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.
We at MovieTalkies congratulate the Kapoors on this new addition to their family.