Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi fame, Karishma Tanna got candid about one of the most personal decisions of her life, that is embracing parenthood.Speaking during her appearance on Neha Dhupia and Angad Bedi’s chat show Double Date, Karishma revealed that she and her husband, Varun Bangera, were initially hesitant about having a baby because of the uncertain state of the world. From the COVID-19 pandemic to ongoing global conflicts, the couple questioned whether it was the right time to bring a child into the world. Meanwhile Karishma Tanna and Varun are blessed with the baby boy.Recalling about their thought process, Karishma shared that the decision wasn’t an easy one. She admitted that the couple spent a long time discussing whether they wanted to become parents amid everything happening around them. She said, “I didn’t want a baby because I felt the world wasn’t ready for another child. There was COVID, there are wars happening, and so much uncertainty around us. We were genuinely confused about whether we should bring our baby into this world.“Karishma added that despite their fears, they eventually chose to move forward with hope and optimism, saying “But then, finally, we decided, and we are here now. We just want the best for our baby.”For the uninitiated, Karishma and Varun welcomed a baby boy on July 29 and the couple announced the good news by sharing a joint post on their Instagram account. On Wednesday, the couple took to their social media accounts to announce the happy news. They revealed that their son was born on the auspicious occasion of Guru Purnima, July 29. The new parents shared a monochrome picture of a baby’s feet with ‘he’s here’ written on a tag attached to the toes. The caption on the picture reads: “It’s a boy! Karishma & Varun. Our greatest blessing. 29th July 2026.”Alongside the image, the new parents wrote, “Born on the sacred day of Guru Purnima… Our greatest blessing is here. 29th July 2026. Welcome to our world, little one. Karishma & Varun.”Karishma and Varun’s relationship began at a New Year’s Eve celebration, where they were introduced by fashion designer Manish Malhotra. The ‘Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi’, actress who had attended the party with Malhotra, met Varun for the first time at the event. Their initial interaction soon grew into a strong friendship, which eventually developed into love.
