Director Abhishek Pathak and actress Shivaleeka Oberoi are joyfully anticipating the arrival of their first child. The couple shared the heartwarming news on Friday, December 19, 2025, via a joint post on Instagram.
In a series of Christmas-themed photographs, Shivaleeka is seen cradling a tiny pair of socks, while Abhishek embraces her, both beaming with happiness. A Christmas tree provides a festive backdrop, and another image reveals an ornament inscribed with "Baby Pathak Arriving 2026". Their caption read, "A tiny blessing is joining our universe".
The announcement was met with an outpouring of congratulations from fans and fellow celebrities. Rakul Preet Singh, Ishita Dutta, and Esha Gupta were among the many who shared their warm wishes in the comments section.
Abhishek Pathak, known for directing "Drishyam 2" and producing films like "Drishyam" and "Pyaar Ka Punchnama," married Shivaleeka Oberoi in February 2023 in Goa. They first connected on the set of "Khuda Hafiz," a film produced by Abhishek and starring Shivaleeka. Shivaleeka, who made her acting debut in "Yeh Saali Aashiqui", was last seen in "Khuda Haafiz: Chapter 2 – Agni Pariksha" in 2022.
The wedding in Goa was an intimate celebration with close friends and family. The couple had gotten engaged in July 2022 during a trip to Cappadocia, Turkey.
