Dia Mirza, husband Vaibhav Rekhi reveal birth of son Avyaan Azaad on 14 May

Dia Mirza and her husband, businessman Vaibhav Rekhi, have revealed that their son Avyaan Azaad was born prematurely on 14 May.

In an emotional post, Dia Mirza also revealed that he is still admitted in a neonatal intensive-care unit.

Mirza and Rekhi, who were married in February, had revealed in April that they were expecting their first child together.

In her personal social media post, the actress began with a quote from Elizabeth Stone: To have a child is to decide forever to have your heart go walking around outside your body.

“These words perfectly exemplify Vaibhav and my feelings right now," she wrote. "Our heartbeat, our son Avyaan Azaad Rekhi, was born on May 14th. Having arrived early, our little miracle has since then been cared for by tireless nurses and doctors in the Neonatal ICU.”

She continued, “A sudden appendectomy during my pregnancy and a subsequent and very severe bacterial infection could have led to sepsis and proven to be life-threatening. Thankfully, the timely care and intervention by our doctor ensured the safe birth of our baby via an emergency C-section.”

The couple went to say, “As we watch this tiny being, this Zen master, in awe and wonder, we learn from him, in all humility, the true meaning of trusting the universe and of parenthood. And to not be afraid, and so we humbly take the lead from his resilience and courage.”

Thanking those around them, the couple also said Avyaan would be coming home soon to his elder sister Samaira and his grandparents. Mirza and Rekhi also thanked well-wishers and fans, and shared the reason why they kept the news of Avyaan’s birth private at first.  

Mirza was last seen on the screen earlier this year in a special appearance in the Telugu film Wild Dog (2021) starring Nagarjuna.