One of the most popular singers in the country, Shreya Ghoshal, recently announced her pregnancy on social media. The singer, who has tracks like Ghar More Pardesiya (Kalank), Deewani Mastani and Pinga (Bajirao Mastani), Ghoomar (Padmaavat) and Banarasiya (Raanjhanaa), among others, to her credit, is expecting her first baby with her husband, entrepreneur Shiladitya Mukhopadhyaya. She says, “I am absolutely over the moon! We are grateful to the almighty for blessing us. I have always heard from friends and family members what a miraculous thing it is to feel a life growing within you, and now I am getting to experience it. Motherhood is among the most precious gifts a woman can cherish.”

Shreya further adds, “Shiladitya has been taking care of my health, mood swings and cravings. We wanted to plan this for a long time, but it’s only now that we’ve finally got a break from our crazy work schedules to give it the right amount of focus and love. We are nervous and excited at the same time. It’s all so new to us.”

Shreya says that they have not thought about names for the baby yet. “We are considering many options and are asking family and friends for suggestions,” she says, adding, “I think I will now open it to my fans as well. They will surely come up with the most meaningful and unique names.”

Talking about getting a nursery ready for the new addition to their family, she says, “I kept thinking that there is a lot of time, but I got busy with my work during this pregnancy, and now, I can’t believe how time has flown by. I have to start preparing soon.” Shreya plans to do up the nursery on her own. She tells us, “I love doing things myself, and for this, I would not have it any other way.”

The singer is thoroughly enjoying being pampered by her family. She shares, “My mom and dad are pampering me a lot. All my bizarre food cravings at odd hours are lovingly taken care of by them. They are so excited about becoming grandparents. Soumyadeep, my brother with whom I released a song recently, has been so caring. My in-laws, too, are very loving and supportive. My pet, Sherlock, seems to be very curious about all that is happening around him. He can probably sense he is getting a sibling soon.”