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Barun Sobti and Pashmeen Manchanda welcome baby girl

One of the most sought-after actors on Indian television, Barun Sobti and his wife Pashmeen Manchanda have embraced parenthood. The couple welcomed their first child, a baby girl, on 28th June, according to reports.

Joyous Sobti confirmed the news to media, saying that it was a beautiful moment when he held her in his arms for the first time. “It was such a beautiful moment when I held her in my arms for the first time. I can’t express how special the feeling is.”


The couple has named their baby girl Sifat. Talking about the name and its meaning, the Iss Pyaar Ko Kya Naam Doon actor said, “It means praise. We had heard the name a while back and Pashmeen was very keen on giving this name to our baby.”

Barun Sobti and Pashmeen Manchanda have known each other since their childhood. After courting each other for several years, the duo walked down the aisle on 12 December 2010 in a Gurudwara. And now, after 9 years of their marriage, the couple has been blessed with their first child.

We, at Eastern Eye, congratulate Barun Sobti and Pashmeen Manchanda on the arrival of their bundle of joy.

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