There has been much speculation about a new member in comedian Bharti Singh and her husband, writer and host Haarsh Limbachiyaa’s family for quite some time. And, we have now exclusively learnt that the couple is expecting their first child in 2022.

A source close to the couple confirms the pregnancy: “It is at a very early stage. Singh is already on rest and has halted her work commitments for now. She is not stepping out much and keeping a low-profile.” However, we have learnt that Singh will resume work in a few days. She will re-join Kapil Sharma’s comedy show soon.

When we contacted Singh for a clarification, she did not deny or confirm it. “I’m not going to deny or confirm anything. But when the time is right, I will speak openly about it. One can’t hide such things. So when I want to reveal it, I will do it publicly,” she explained, while her husband was unavailable for comment.

Singh and Limbachiyaa married in 2017 and celebrated their fourth wedding anniversary recently. Of late, the two have become absolute favourites with the paparazzi, who are constantly questioning them about the baby. “Rumours of us having a baby started since the day we got married,” the 37-year-old laughs.

The comedian had previously stated that she and her husband intended to have a child in 2020, but the pandemic put a halt to their plans.