Actor Tushhar Kapoor on Monday announced he’s a single dad following the arrival of his son, Laksshya, born last week through IVF and surrogacy.
“I am thrilled to be a father! The paternal instincts in me have been overpowering my heart and mind for some time now. Therefore, I am thrilled beyond words to have Laksshya, now the greatest source of joy in my life,” Kapoor, son of veteran actor Jeetendra, said in a statement.
“By the greatness of God and the excellent medical team at Jaslok [Hospital], parenthood is an option for many who choose to be single parents,” added the actor, who has starred in comedies Kyaa Kool Hain Hum and Golmaal.
Kapoor’s parents, Shobha and Jeetendra, are overjoyed.
“We could not be more excited to be grandparents to Laksshya, and are completely supportive of Tusshar’s decision. This is certainly a tremendous blessing, and an exciting time in our lives,” they said in a joint statement.
“Tusshar is a wonderful son, and he has proven with responsibility, independence, and kindness that he will be a great father to Laksshya.”
The IVF treatment was led by Firuza Parikh, director of IVF and genetics at Jaslok Hospital and Research Centre.
“I am impressed with Tusshar’s determination to be a father. He maintained a keen interest in the baby’s health at every stage. He will surely be a sensitive and nurturing parent,” Parikh said.
“As a public figure, Tusshar’s brave and bold decision will open the field of assisted reproduction making it accessible to not just single parents, but also to many who fervently desire to have a baby,” she added.
Actor Aamir Khan and his wife, filmmaker Kiran Rao, had son Azad Rao Khan through surrogacy. Shah Rukh Khan and Gauri Khan’s third child AbRam was born via a surrogate as well.
