It’s official! Devoleena Bhattacharjee and Shanawaz Shaikh are excited to share that they are expecting their first child. They announced the happy news on Instagram, showing off a tiny onesie with the words, “You can stop asking now.” In the photo, Devoleena is elegantly dressed in a traditional Assamese Mekhala chador, with beautiful jewelry, while Shanawaz is also in traditional attire. They made the announcement during a Panchamrit ceremony to celebrate the mother and child, surrounded by family and close friends.
There had been rumors about Devoleena’s pregnancy for a while, especially after her appearance at Arti Singh’s wedding. As she gets ready for motherhood, Devoleena has been holding various religious ceremonies at home to mark this special time.
Devoleena married Shanawaz Shaikh after the lockdown, which surprised many fans who had expected her to marry her close friend Vishal Singh. Their inter-faith marriage received a lot of attention on social media, and Devoleena faced some trolling. Reports also suggested that some family members were unhappy with her marrying outside her religion. Despite these challenges, Devoleena has spoken about how Shanawaz has been her support, especially during a tough period when she was bedridden with severe lumbar pain from an injury on Bigg Boss 13. Shanawaz’s support during that time strengthened their relationship.
Recently, Devoleena held a Satyanarayana Puja at her home, which received mixed reactions online. Some people criticized the absence of Shanawaz, feeling the ritual was incomplete without him, while others admired her devotion and spiritual connection. Devoleena is known for her religious practices and celebrates the Ganpati festival every year at her home. She is also a devoted follower of Goddess Kamakhya, a respected deity in Assamese culture.
Devoleena has shared her past struggles, including the challenges she and her brother faced after their father’s untimely death. Raised by their mother and grandmother, she has spoken about her mother’s battle with depression while raising the children alone. Now, fans are thrilled to see Devoleena happily married to Shanawaz Shaikh and eagerly awaiting the arrival of their first child.
