The actor’s wife Hitisha delivered a baby boy in Bengaluru, yesterday
Tanvi Trivedi (BOMBAY TIMES; September 15, 2020)

Actor Gaurav Chopraa and wife Hitisha Cheranda became proud parents of a baby boy, yesterday. Hitisha gave birth at a private nursing home in her hometown, Bengaluru. The past few months were very tough for Gaurav, after both his parents passed away due to Coronavirus within a span of just 10 days.

Talking to us, Gaurav said, “The last few months have been extremely tough for my family and me. But, becoming a father feels like divine intervention. Just when you have seen both your parents pass away, to see another life come to your home, makes you feel blessed. I have been in Bengaluru for the past few days. Both of them are doing well.”

He added, “My parents were excited about becoming grandparents. In fact, they had wanted me to be with my wife and take care of her , but I chose to be with them in Delhi. This experience has been a good life lesson — it has taught me how the cycle of life continues.”

The actor also shared how he was worried about having a baby during the pandemic. “It is a difficult time right now. And though I was delighted when Hitisha got pregnant, I was also scared at the way the pandemic was spreading. We were taking extreme precautions and since my parents fell sick, I couldn’t make this news public. My parents must be elated in heaven to see that I have become a father,” said an emotional Gaurav.

When asked if he has thought of any names for his son, he replied, “The last few months have been so tough that everything has just passed by in a blur. Now, I have time to think of a name and start my duties of being a father. I am just thankful to God that my baby is here.”