Athiya Shetty, the Bollywood actress and mom-to-be, celebrated the start of 2025 in a truly special way, alongside her husband, cricketer KL Rahul. The couple rang in the New Year together in Sydney, where Athiya has traveled to support her husband as he plays in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. The ongoing Test series between India and Australia is reaching its final stages, and the fifth and last match will be played at the iconic Sydney Cricket Ground on January 3.
Athiya Shetty posted a heartwarming message on Instagram on January 2. She gave a glimpse of her precious moments with KL Rahul to her fans. The opening frame of the post captures the couple in a candid and intimate moment, with Athiya leaning on the shoulder of her husband. Both of them looked effortless chic in their casual outfits and emitted love and warmth. In the next video, the couple walks hand in hand, with Athiya proudly flaunting her baby bump. The video reveals the perfect display of their connection. Fans cannot help but gush over the undeniable chemistry between them. Athiya’s caption was simple: “How cute,” which perfectly captured the cuteness that the couple was exuding.
Athiya’s final slide in the post shifted the mood to a more thoughtful and inspiring note. The actress shared some wellness mantras for the new year, urging her followers to embrace positivity and mindfulness. Her words read: “Slow down often, count your blessings, be kind to your heart, believe in new beginnings.” Athiya’s personal message in the caption further expressed her anticipation for the upcoming year, as she added, “2025, looking forward to you.” These thoughtful words resonated with many of her followers, who admired her graceful outlook on life and the future.
At a time when Athiya has been actively shown to be accompanying her husband throughout his cricket outings and offfield life, she and KL Rahul were spotted flaunting their relationship openly. For all the talk of KL being one of India’s most successful players in this ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy and all the waiting around for these matches to materialize, these matches are about to get extremely crucial for everyone.
It’s not just Athiya who’s making the most of her time in Australia. Her friend and fellow Bollywood actress Anushka Sharma, who is also a mom-to-be, has been spotted in Australia as well. Anushka is there supporting her husband, Virat Kohli, during the same Test series. The two actresses were recently spotted spending some quality time together at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, showing off their baby bumps as they revel in each other’s company. Athiya looked absolutely radiant walking behind Anushka in a striped top and denim jeans, obviously very upbeat.
Before leaving for Sydney, Athiya had also posted a post congratulating KL Rahul on his outstanding performance during the first Test of the 2024 series against Australia. KL Rahul, along with teammate Yashasvi Jaiswal, had made history by setting a new record with an unbeaten opening partnership of 201 runs. Athiya described her admiration of her husband in a photo posted of him from the Perth cricket field that read, “The one who never gives up. Never backs down.”
Athiya’s New Year in Sydney is a heartwarming mix of personal milestones and public celebrations. As she continues to support her husband both on and off the field, her journey into motherhood is unfolding beautifully, with plenty of moments to cherish for both her and KL Rahul. The couple’s bond remains a source of inspiration as they enter the new year with love, joy, and gratitude.