Actor Shahid Kapoor's mother Neelima Azeem says she always wanted a granddaughter and feels absolutely blessed as her first grandchild is a girl.
"This is the first baby. I am a new grandmother. This is a new phase and I can't explain how it feels like. I really wanted a granddaughter, so I am absolutely thrilled and I feel so blessed. I have two sons and now I have a granddaughter," Neelima told IANS.
Shahid and his wife Mira Rajput were blessed with a daughter on Friday evening. The actor even took to Twitter to share the news with his fans and friends.
Neelima said: "I thank everybody for their wishes and support. Both mother and daughter are doing fine and my granddaughter looks absolutely gorgeous. Their parents are so happy. It's the fourth generation."
WISHES GALORE FOR NEW PARENTS SHAHID, MIRA RAJPUT
Bollywood celebrities including Anushka Sharma, Farah Khan and Ajay Devgn have congratulated Shahid Kapoor and Mira Rajput, who welcomed their first child, a daughter.
The duo, who tied the knot last year, welcomed the little one on Friday.
Here is what celebrities had to say:
Anushka Sharma: Congratulations to both of you and lots of love and good health for the baby girl! Shahid Kapoor.
Farah Khan: Heartfelt congratulations to Mira and Shahid Kapoor...God bless your little angel. And any advice you need I am thrice qualified.
Ajay Devgn: Your heart will never be your own again. Congrats Shahid Kapoor and Mira.
Sonam Kapoor: Congratulations Shahid Kapoor and Mira Rajput on your baby girl. Blessings and love from the bottom of my heart. I'm dying to see her!
Riteish Deshmukh: Congratulations Shahid Kapoor and Mira on birth of an angel. Welcome to the club, my friend. Love and blessings to the little one.
Alia Bhatt: Congratulations to the most amazing couple Shahid Kapoor (and) Mira Rajput Can't wait to see this beautiful baby girl!
Genelia Deshmukh: Congratulations Shahid Kapoor and Mira. It's the world's best feeling and I'm sure you already know how it is...Lots of love to the little one.
