Former cricketer Yuvraj Singh and his actress wife Hazel Keech have welcomed their first bundle of joy – a boy.
The couple took to social media on Tuesday to share the news with their fans and friends.
Hazel and Yuvraj shared the same post on Instagram and Twitter: “To all our fans, family and friends, we are elated to share that God blessed us with a baby boy.”
“We thank God for this blessing and wish you to respect our privacy as we welcome the little one into the world.”
It was in 2015, Yuvraj got engaged to Hazel. The two got married in November 2016.
Hazel is known for her work in films such as ‘Billa’ and ‘Bodyguard’. She has also appeared in the reality television programme ‘Bigg Boss 7’ in 2013.
Padma Shri awardee ‘Prithviraj’ director Chandraprakash Dwivedi dedicates honour to country
Chandraprakash Dwivedi, who has directed ‘Prithviraj’ starring Akshay Kumar and Manushi Chhillar, has been conferred with the prestigious Padma Shri award, the fourth-highest civilian award of the country for his distinguished service in the field of art.
The director is humbled beyond words and has dedicated the honour to the Republic of India.
He said in a statement: “I’m deeply humbled to have been bestowed with the prestigious Padma Shri award. I have been fortunate enough to creatively collaborate with some of the best minds of the Hindi film and television industry.”
“They have enriched me, pushed my boundaries and made me better creatively. I share this huge moment of my life with all these people who have shaped me and my thinking.”
Best known for directing the television period drama ‘Chanakya’ and the critically acclaimed film ‘Pinjar’, Dwivedi has put together the story of valour of the fearless King Prithviraj Chauhan in his next ‘Prithviraj’ which will see Akshay Kumar playing the titular role. The film has been produced by Yash Raj Films.