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Surrogacy has become increasingly popular in India due to the comparatively low costs and ease of access to agencies that specifically cater to it. Even Bollywood has recently seen an influx of this trend. A lot of celebrities for different reasons have opted for surrogacy to bring in a new member into their family. In this article, we will list out for you these celebrities that braved the social stigma that is associated with surrogacy in India.
Shah Rukh Khan And Gauri Khan
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We have all seen adorable pictures of AbRam, the new addition to the Khan family. The daddy dearest, just like us, cannot get enough of this cutie and therefore, Instagram is flooded with him in a solo or family setting. AbRam was brought into this world through IVF surrogacy and many fans were worried when he had a premature delivery. However, the little champ pulled through it and of course, we cannot get enough of the junior superstar.
Shilpa Shetty And Raj Kundra
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The couple’s prayers were answered with the arrival of the little angel, Samisha Shetty Kundra. Surprising their followers by making this sudden announcement, the couple asked for blessings on social media. The baby was a result of surrogate pregnancy and no one was aware of the process before the social media statement. Amid all the congratulations and criticisms, we hope baby Samisha thrives to be as inspirational as her mother.
Aamir Khan And Kiran Rao
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This was one of Bollywood’s first couple to opt for surrogate pregnancy. Though Aamir Khan is blessed with two kids from his previous marriage, the couple was proud to welcome Azad Rao Khan through IVF surrogacy. The couple has shared their experiences of this being a difficult journey but their love for Azad helped them strive through and become a family.
Ekta Kapoor
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We all know Ekta Kapoor as the trendsetter for saas-bahu TV soap operas. The successful producer has braved the odds and was blessed with a beautiful baby boy, Ravie Kapoor last year. Her fans saw Ravie’s face for the first time on Instagram when the actor posted a picture of him on his first birthday.
Sohail Khan And Seema Khan
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The couple was already proud parents of 19-year-old Nirvaan Khan when they welcomed their surrogate son, Yohan. He is 8 years old now and as you can imagine, super adorable.
Karan Johar
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The successful director recently celebrated the third birthday of his surrogate twins, Yash and Roohi. Despite numerous speculations, Karan Johar has refused to answer questions regarding his sexual orientation. The stringent surrogacy laws in India do not allow people of the LGBTQ community to opt for surrogacy. Therefore, it was a happy moment when the director was blessed with two new arrivals in his family.
Sunny Leone And Daniel Weber
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Sunny Leone is an extremely sensational name when it comes to Indian media. The actor gave us major inspirational goals when she adopted her first baby girl, Nisha. When criticized, Sunny Leone was quite vocal about her choice as a woman to not opt for a natural birth.
The couple recently posted a picture on Instagram, celebrating the second birthday of their surrogacy twins, Noah and Asher. As always, there were few critics when the news of the surrogacy was made public. Despite the mixed reactions we find the twins super cute and hope to see more of them on social media.
Farah Khan And Shirish Kunder
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The couple was blessed with triplets when Farah Khan opted for the IVF treatment. Czar, Diva, and Anya is 12 years old now, and are living testimonials of the miracles of science.
Surrogacy works, because it helps both men and women to choose their own pace at building a family. Hopefully, it will eradicate sexist remarks like “clock is ticking” against working women. Granted, it can be a tedious and strenuous journey, but all survivors vouch about its worthiness. If you are thinking of opting for a surrogacy program, it’s not too late. Choose the right guide for you and step out on a life-altering journey.
