December 14, 2024: On Friday, actor Radhika Apte shared the joyful news of the birth of her child with her husband, Benedict Taylor, marking a beautiful chapter in their lives.
The Pad Man and Andhadhun star took to Instagram to post a heartwarming photograph of herself with the newborn, while also highlighting her return to work just one week after giving birth. In the picture, Radhika is seen breastfeeding her baby during her first work meeting back from maternity leave.
Her caption read:
“First work meeting back after birth with our one week old at my breast #breastfeeding #mothersatwork #averybeautifulchapter #bliss @benedmusic”
Radhika’s candid post received a flood of congratulatory messages from fans and fellow celebrities. Filmmaker Zoya Akhtar expressed her joy, writing, “Congratulations,” while Ira Dubey commented, “Congratulations beautiful mama.” Many fans shared their blessings, sending love and well wishes to the new mother and her family.
Radhika and Benedict, who have been married since 2012, have kept their personal life relatively private despite their success in the entertainment industry. The news of Radhika’s pregnancy had first surfaced in October 2024 when she appeared at the BFI London Film Festival, where she proudly showcased her baby bump on the red carpet at the screening of her film, Sister Midnight. The appearance was met with widespread delight, with fans celebrating her glowing look and sharing her excitement on social media.
Radhika and Benedict, who split their time between London and Mumbai, first met in 2011 when Radhika was in London on a sabbatical, focusing on contemporary dance. Their relationship blossomed, leading to a small, intimate wedding in 2012, followed by an official celebration the following year. Despite their high-profile careers, they have always preferred to maintain a low-key, private life, and Radhika’s recent post reflects that balance between her personal and professional worlds.
