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PIX: The Newest Fathers In Bollywood

Last updated on: June 15, 2012 15:41 IST
Raj Kaushal and Shilpa Shetty with their son Viaan

UK-based industrialist Raj Kundra has joined the list of proud fathers in Bollywood.

Shilpa Shetty gave birth to the couple's first child, a baby boy named Viaan on May 21 this year and the jubilant new dad broke the news to his followers in Twitter.

As we celebrate Father's Day this Sunday, here's looking at the most recent entrants in the Bollywood dad's club.

Mahesh Bhupathi

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Lara Dutta and Mahesh Bhupathi

Tennis star Mahesh Bhupathi entered fatherhood earlier this year when actress wife Lara Dutta gave birth to their baby girl Saira in January this year.

The happy family was in for another good news when Bhupathi won the mixed doubles title with Sania Mirza at the recently concluded French Open.

It was his first grand slam since he became a father.

Aamir Khan

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Kiran Rao and Aamir Khan

Aamir Khan welcomed baby boy Azad Rao Khan with wife Kiran Rao.

Concieved through IVF, the baby was born in December last year and is Aamir's third child. He has two kids -- Junaid and Ira from his first wife Reena Dutta.

Abhishek Bachchan

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Abhishek Bachchan and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan with daughter Aaradhya

Abhishek Bachchan's big moment came in November last year when wife Aishwarya gave birth to their first kid -- baby girl Aaradhya.

Now over six months old, Aaradhya recently travelled to Cannes with her mum and was received by her dad at the airport.

Ranvir Shorey

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Ranvir Shorey with son Harun

Actor Ranvir Shorey became dad in March 2011.

This hands-on dad posted this heart-warming picture of himself with his son to introduce him in Twitterverse.

Peter Haag

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Peter Haag and Celina Jaitley

Celina Jaitley and her hotelier husband Peter Haag welcomed their twins -- Winston and Viraaj -- on March 24 this year.

The twins also have their own Twitter accounts.

Parvin Dabas

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Parvin Dabas and Preeti Jhangiani

Actors Parvin Dabas and Preeti Jhangiani welcomed their baby boy in April last year.

Raj Kaushal

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Mandira Bedi and Raj Kaushal with son Vir

Filmmaker Raj Kaushal became proud father to son Vir when actress/emcee wife Mandira Bedi gave birth in June last year.

Zayed Khan

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Zayed Khan and Mallika

Actor Zayed Khan became father for the second time when wife Mallika gave birth to their son Aariz in September last year.