The stars of Karan Johar's "Student of the Year" (SOTY) – Alia Bhatt, Varun Dhawan, and Sidharth Malhotra – are now all proud parents to baby girls. This marks a new chapter in their lives, transitioning from on-screen students to real-life parents.
Alia Bhatt and Ranbir Kapoor welcomed their daughter, Raha, on November 6, 2022. Alia revealed the name in an Instagram post, explaining its beautiful meanings: "In its purest form means divine path. In Swahili she is Joy, In Sanskrit, Raha is a clan, In Bangla - rest, comfort, relief, In Arabic peace, it also means happiness, freedom & bliss". Alia has spoken about the profound impact of motherhood, saying she feels like a completely new person with a wider heart and a heightened sense of empathy. She also mentioned having already picked out a boy's name, hinting at the possibility of a second child. In March 2025, Alia revealed plans to have a second child with Ranbir Kapoor. As of November 2024, Raha is almost two years old.
Varun Dhawan and his wife, Natasha Dalal, welcomed their daughter, Lara, on June 3, 2024. Varun announced her arrival with an adorable video on Instagram. The couple revealed Lara's name on "Kaun Banega Crorepati". Varun said he felt elated this Diwali with Goddess Lakshmi arriving at his house and that he was still learning to connect with her. The name Lara has multiple meanings across different cultures. In the Indian context, it comes from Laranya—a Sanskrit word that signifies grace, embodying the essence of elegance and poise. Little Lara celebrated her first birthday on June 3, 2025.
Sidharth Malhotra and Kiara Advani are the latest SOTY alums to embrace parenthood, welcoming a baby girl in Mumbai. Sources reported that Kiara gave birth via normal delivery at Reliance Hospital, and both mother and child are healthy. The couple is yet to make an official announcement. They had announced their pregnancy in February 2025 with a heartwarming Instagram post. Sidharth and Kiara's love story began on the sets of their film "Shershaah". They tied the knot on February 7, 2023, in a private ceremony in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan.
From their debut in "Student of the Year" to their journeys through love, marriage, and now parenthood, Alia, Varun, and Sidharth have come a long way. As they embrace their roles as parents, fans eagerly anticipate glimpses into their new lives and wish them all the best in this exciting chapter.
