Katrina Kaif and Vicky Kaushal celebrate first Christmas as parents
Bollywood star Katrina Kaif rang in Christmas this year with extra sparkle, celebrating the festival as a mother for the first time alongside her husband Vicky Kaushal and family.
She offered fans a peek into her intimate celebrations through a warm Instagram post, sharing an adorable photograph from her Mumbai residence.
The cozy image shows Katrina standing close to Vicky, with his brother Sunny Kaushal and Katrina’s brother Sebastian Laurent Michel, all gathered around a beautifully decorated Christmas tree.
Everyone wears red-and-white Santa hats, adding a festive touch, while Katrina glows in a bright red outfit. She smiles at the camera, her hand resting on Vicky’s shoulder, while the men around her strike playful poses, Vicky even adding a goofy flair with sunglasses.
Captioning the photo, Katrina wrote, "Love joy and peace to all… It’s a Merry Merry Christmas! ????❤️" This post also marks her first Instagram update since embracing motherhood.
According to Hindustan Times, fans reacted with delight at seeing Katrina celebrate her first Christmas as a mom.
Comments poured in, with one fan writing, "Can't believe she's mother now," and another exclaiming, "THE MOST AWAITED CHRISTMAS PIC."
Other fans expressed excitement about glimpsing the couple’s baby, with remarks like "@katrinakaif waiting to see your baby Kaushal" and "Mama papa’s first Christmas with their baby."
Vicky and Katrina welcomed their son in November 2025, announcing the news with a post that read, "Our bundle of joy has arrived. With immense love and gratitude, we welcome our baby boy."
Celebrities including Priyanka Chopra, Ayushmann Khurrana, and Karan Johar sent congratulations.
The couple’s journey to parenthood follows their intimate wedding at Six Senses Fort Barwara in Rajasthan on December 9, 2021, which was kept secret until they officially tied the knot.
In a recent interview with GQ India, Vicky reflected on fatherhood, saying, "It’s too soon for me to analyse. Every day, a new emotion hits. You surrender to this in a way you’ve never surrendered to anything." He added that it has been "a grounding experience" and described it as "a feeling I can’t put into words, and wasn’t prepared for."
On the professional front, Vicky has enjoyed tremendous success with Chhaava, one of India’s highest-grossing films of 2025, which earned 807 Indian crores worldwide.
He will next appear in Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s upcoming film Love & War, co-starring Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt. Katrina was last seen on screen in Merry Christmas.
The couple’s first Christmas as parents offers a glimpse of their cozy, joyful family life, igniting curiosity and excitement among fans who are eagerly anticipating more moments with their new son.