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Shivaleeka Oberoi and Abhishek Pathak have named their newborn daughter Aarika Pathak, born on the auspicious occasion of Akshaya Tritiya on April 19, 2026. The couple described her as "our greatest blessing" and said her name carries the essence of Goddess Lakshmi. They had announced their pregnancy in December 2025.
Shivaleeka Oberoi and Abhishek Pathak revealed the name of their newborn daughter in a touching social media post on Tuesday, May 19, 2026. The couple named their baby girl Aarika Pathak and shared the news along with a warm and intimate family photo showing the new parents beaming with joy as they held their little one in their arms.
Shivaleeka Oberoi and Abhishek Pathak reveal the meaning behind daughter Aarika's name
The couple also opened up about the meaning behind the name they chose for their daughter. They wrote, "Introducing our greatest blessing, Aarika Pathak. Aarika carries the essence of Goddess Lakshmi- symbolising grace, abundance, prosperity, and divine beauty."
Shivaleeka Oberoi and Abhishek Pathak's daughter Aarika was born on Akshaya Tritiya
Aarika came into the world on April 19, 2026, a day that happened to fall on the auspicious occasion of Akshaya Tritiya. The couple could not help but find a deeper meaning in the timing, writing, "Born on 19.04.2026 the auspicious day of Akshaya Tritiya, it all feels so beautifully and divinely connected, as if the universe planned it this way all along."
Shivaleeka Oberoi and Abhishek Pathak are 'completely in love' with their newborn
Overflowing with emotion, the new parents also shared how it felt to finally hold their little girl in their arms. They added, "She is everything we ever dreamed of and more. Grateful, blessed, and completely in love...all over again!"
Shivaleeka Oberoi and Abhishek Pathak call baby Aarika 'our little Goddess Laxmi'
The couple also put up a separate post on Instagram, describing their newborn as "our little Goddess Laxmi" and calling her arrival "a blessing in its purest form." The note accompanying the announcement read, "In a moment, our hearts found a whole new meaning! With immense love and gratitude, we welcome our precious.
Baby Girl! 19th April 2026. Blessed parents Shivaleeka and Abhishek."
Shivaleeka Oberoi and Abhishek Pathak had announced their pregnancy in December 2025
The duo first shared the happy news of their pregnancy back in December 2025, choosing the festive
Christmas
season to make the announcement. They marked the occasion with a heartfelt note that read, "Our love story has found its sweetest verse, a tiny blessing is joining our universe."
Shivaleeka Oberoi and Abhishek Pathak's Goa wedding was a star-studded affair
Shivaleeka and Abhishek got married on February 9, 2023, in a beautiful ceremony held in Goa, after being together for several years. Their wedding was a star-studded affair, with several prominent names from Bollywood in attendance, including Kartik Aaryan,
Sunny Singh
, Nushrratt Bharuccha, Ishita Raj Sharma, and Ajay Devgn.
Shivaleeka Oberoi and Abhishek Pathak's professional journey
On the work front, Shivaleeka Oberoi has been a part of films such as 'Yeh Saali Aashiqui' and 'Khuda Haafiz'. Her husband Abhishek Pathak has made a name for himself as the director of 'Drishyam 2' and 'Ujda Chaman', and has also worn the producer's hat for films like 'Pyaar Ka Punchnama', 'Pyaar Ka Punchnama 2', 'Section 375', and 'Khuda Haafiz'.
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