Dinesh Karthik and Dipika Pallikal share photos from their Seemandham; Anushka Sharma congratulates new parents

Former India cricketer Dinesh Karthik and squash star Dipika Pallikal embraced parenthood for the third time when they announced the arrival of their baby girl, Raaha Pallikal Karthik. Days after announcing the arrival of the little one, the couple shared photos from their Seemandham, a traditional Indian baby shower.

Anushka Sharma congratulates new parents

In the pics, Dipika stunned in a purple saree, while Dinesh was all smiles in a white kurta. Sharing photos from the special day, they wrote in the caption, "A beautiful day, surrounded by close family, heartfelt blessings, and so much love — our Seemandham was everything we hoped for and more."

Congratulating the new parents on the arrival of their baby, Anushka Sharma took to the comments to write, "I’m so happy for you guys."

Dinesh Karthik announces birth of his daughter

Karthik, on Thursday, announced the arrival of his third child. In a joint Instagram post, the couple wrote, "With blessings in our hearts and gratitude beyond words, we joyfully welcome our precious girl into this world. Kabir and Zian are thrilled to introduce their baby sister, Raaha Pallikal Karthik. Love, Dipika & Dinesh."

The couple, married since 2015, are already parents to sons Kabir and Zian.

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