After actor Anushka Sharma and her cricketer husband Virat Kohli welcomed their second child -- a baby boy born on Feb 15 whom they named 'Akaay' -- congratulations poured in for the star couple from different corners. 

Taking to Instagram to make the announcement, the couple wrote: “With abundant happiness and our hearts all of love, we are pleased to inform everyone that on 15th February, we welcomed our baby boy Akaay & Vamika's little brother into this world!

"We seek your blessings and good wishes in this beautiful time in our lives. We request you to kindly respect our privacy at this time. Love & Gratitude. Virat & Anushka.”

Actor Alia Bhatt took to the comments section of Anushka's post, and wrote, "How beautiful. Congratulations."

Actor Ranveer Singh, who is reportedly also expecting a child with wife Deepika Padukone, dropped heart emojis under Anushka's post.

Actor-producer-director Farhan Akhtar commented, "Congratulations and a happy birthday to the little man."

Actor Neha Dhupia wrote, "Congratulations guys... anushkasharma @virat.kohli and our cutie #vamika."

Veteran actor Dalip Tahil commented, "Congratulations," while actor Maniesh Paul wrote, "Big congratulations."

Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB), the IPL franchise that Kohli plays for, wrote on X: "And then there are four. Many congratulations to Anushka and Virat, and a big welcome to the youngest member of the RCB family, Akaay. This is such a happy news and India will sleep well tonight."

Punjab Kings, another IPL team, stated: "From King Kohli to Prince Kohli -- a new chapter begins! Sending heartfelt congratulations to Virat Kohli and family on their bundle of joy."

Rajasthan Royals wrote: "Everything is Akaay."

Anushka and Virat, who are fondly called 'Virushka' by their fans, got married in December 2017 in a hush-hush ceremony in Italy.

In 2021, Anushka and Virat welcomed their daughter whom they named Vamika.

(Compiled from IANS)

-Edited for style

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