Mumbai, Feb 21: After Bollywood Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma welcomed their second child, a baby boy born on February 15 whom they named 'Akaay' -- congratulations poured in for the star couple from different corners.

The couple on Tuesday announced that they have welcomed a baby boy on February 15. Anushka took to Instagram and revealed that they have named the boy Akaay, which in Turkish means 'The lighting moon'.

Taking to Instagram to make the announcement, the couple wrote: “With abundant happiness and our hearts all of love, we are pleased to inform everyone that on 15th February, we welcomed our baby boy Akaay & Vamika's little brother into this world!

"We seek your blessings and good wishes in this beautiful time in our lives. We request you to kindly respect our privacy at this time. Love & Gratitude. Virat & Anushka.”

Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) wrote on X: "And then there are four. Many congratulations to Anushka and Virat, and a big welcome to the youngest member of the RCB family, Akaay. This is such a happy news and India will sleep well tonight."

And then there are four 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦🤩

Many congratulations to Anushka and Virat, and a big welcome to the youngest member of the RCB family, Akaay 🤗❤️

This is such a happy news and India will sleep well tonight 😇#PlayBold #ನಮ್ಮRCB @AnushkaSharma @imVkohli pic.twitter.com/2hDYE4TGd6
— Royal Challengers Bangalore (@RCBTweets) February 20, 2024

Punjab Kings stated: "From King Kohli to Prince Kohli -- a new chapter begins! Sending heartfelt congratulations to Virat Kohli and family on their bundle of joy."

Rajasthan Royals wrote: "Everything is Akaay."

Actress Alia Bhatt, took to the comments section of Anushka's post, and wrote, "How beautiful. Congratulations."

Ranveer Singh also dropped heart emojis under Anushka's post.

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Actor-producer-director Farhan Akhtar commented, "Congratulations and a happy birthday to the little man."

Actress Neha Dhupia wrote, "Congratulations guys... anushkasharma @virat.kohli and our cutie #vamika."

In 2021, Anushka and Virat had welcomed their daughter whom they named Vamika.

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