April 16, 2025: In a heartwarming moment off the pitch, former Team India pacer Zaheer Khan and actress Sagarika Ghatge have embraced parenthood with the arrival of their first child—a baby boy named Fatehsinh Khan. Sharing the joyous news on Wednesday, the couple posted a beautiful black-and-white family portrait on social media that bowled over fans and fellow celebrities alike.
Zaheer Khan, cradling his newborn on his lap, sits beside a radiant Sagarika, her hands gently resting on his shoulders. Their caption read, “With love, gratitude and divine blessings we welcome our precious little baby boy, Fatehsinh Khan.”
Wishes Pour In from the Cricketing and Bollywood Dugouts
The couple’s announcement was met with a flurry of congratulatory messages. Cricketer Harbhajan Singh commented, “Congratulations to you both. Waheguru Meher Kare.” Actor Angad Bedi, who played an unexpected but key role in their love story, simply wrote, “Waheguru.” Filmmaker Pragya Kapoor also chimed in with a warm “Congratulations.”
A Love Story That Needed a Bit of Match-Fixing: Zaheer Khan, Sagarika Ghatge
Sagarika recently shared insights into their relationship’s beginnings, revealing that Zaheer was initially reluctant to speak to her. “He had a certain impression of me,” she admitted in a chat with Bollywood Bubble. It wasn’t until Angad Bedi intervened that Zaheer finally warmed up.
“I think people told him, ‘She’s that kind of girl—talk to her only if you’re serious,’” she added with a laugh.
In another interview, Sagarika recalled how her father, taking the classic Indian parent route, reached out to Anshuman Gaekwad—Zaheer’s coach and a distant relative—to run a discreet background check. “All my dad heard was, ‘He’s one of the nicest cricketers.’ That was enough,” she said.
A Relationship That’s Acing Every Innings
Zaheer Khan and Sagarika first made headlines as a couple during Yuvraj Singh and Hazel Keech’s wedding in 2016. The couple tied the knot in 2017 and have since kept a relatively low profile, balancing cricketing legacy and cinematic flair.
Now, in 2025, they join the growing list of celebrity parents who’ve welcomed babies this year, adding a new chapter to their love story—this time, as teammates in parenting.