Mumbai, February 1, 2026 - Actress Shivaleeka Oberoi, best known for her role in the "Khuda Haafiz" franchise, and her husband, Abhishek Pathak, director of the hit film "Drishyam 2," recently celebrated their traditional Godh Bharai ceremony. The joyous occasion was filled with family blessings, laughter, and cherished traditions as the couple prepares to welcome their first child.
Shivaleeka shared a heartwarming glimpse of the intimate celebration on her Instagram, offering fans a peek into the festivities. The video begins with a welcome sign that reads: "Welcome to the Godh Bharai ceremony of parents-to-be Shivaleeka and Abhishek". The footage captures the couple being showered with heartfelt blessings from loved ones as they embark on this exciting new phase of their lives. Shivaleeka captioned the video: "Godh bharai. Surrounded by love, traditions, laughter and endless blessings".
The couple's pregnancy announcement was made in December 2025, generating considerable excitement among their fans and industry colleagues. They shared the news via a joint social media post featuring cozy Christmas-themed photos. In one image, Shivaleeka was seen holding baby shoes while Abhishek embraced her in front of a Christmas tree. Another photo displayed a Christmas ornament with the message "Baby Pathak Arriving 2026". The caption read: "Our love story has found its sweetest verse a tiny blessing is joining our universe".
Shivaleeka and Abhishek's love story began on the set of the 2020 action thriller "Khuda Haafiz," where Shivaleeka played the lead role of Nargis and Abhishek served as a producer. Their connection deepened over time, leading to their engagement in July 2022 and a dreamy wedding in Goa on February 9, 2023.
On January 11, 2026, Shivaleeka shared a series of maternity pictures on her Instagram, offering glimpses of her baby bump. In the photos, she is seen caressing her baby bump while keeping her look simple with a tank top and baggy jeans.
Abhishek Pathak, besides directing "Drishyam 2", has also directed the comedy "Udta Chaman" and produced films like "Pyaar Ka Punchnama" and "Section 375". Shivaleeka made her Bollywood debut in the 2019 romantic thriller "Yeh Saali Aashiqui" and was last seen in "Khuda Haafiz: Chapter 2 Agni Pariksha" in 2022.
The couple's journey into parenthood has been met with an outpouring of love and best wishes from fans and the film fraternity. With the Godh Bharai ceremony complete, Shivaleeka and Abhishek are eagerly anticipating the arrival of their little one in 2026.