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Indraja Shankar celebrates motherhood, says 'Grateful for every smile, cuddle, and sleepless night'

Indraja Shankar celebrates motherhood, says 'Grateful for every smile, cuddle, and sleepless night'

Time of India20 hours ago
Actress
, daughter of popular comedian
, has opened up about her beautiful journey into motherhood. The young actress recently took to social media to share an emotional post as her son completed six months, marking a special moment in her life.
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, fondly known as Indhu, expressed her heartfelt emotions, wrote, "My little bundle of joy completed his 6th month and is entering into the 7th month…
7 months ago, you made me a mom and changed my world forever. Grateful for every smile, cuddle, and sleepless night
#7MonthsOfYou Love you, Natchathiran…
'
The video shared on her social media captured touching moments from her maternity journey, striking a chord with fans and fellow celebrities alike.
Here's the video:
Indraja and her husband Karthick had earlier announced their pregnancy on the reality show Mr. and Mrs. Chinnathirai Season 5, making it a cherished on-screen moment for their fans. The couple was later blessed with a baby boy, whom legendary actor
named Natchathiran, adding a truly cinematic touch to their parental journey.
Indraja
made a mark in the Tamil entertainment industry through the adventure reality show Survivor Tamil. She rose to fame with her portrayal of Pandiyamma in the 2019 sports drama Bigil, where she starred alongside Thalapathy
and Nayanthara. She later ventured into Telugu cinema with Paagal in 2021, acting opposite
and Nivetha Pethuraj. In 2022, she was seen in Viruman, further expanding her filmography.
As Indraja steps into this new phase of life, fans and industry well-wishers have flooded her social media with love and blessings for baby Natchathiran.
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