World Embryologist Day: Bollywood Stars Who Embraced IVF and Surrogacy to Build Beautiful Families

Preity Zinta: A Joyful Beginning with Twins

Bollywood’s bubbly beauty Preity Zinta became a mother of twins–Jai and Gia–via IVF in 2021. Married to Gene Goodenough, Preity has often spoken about how deeply grateful she feels to science and the medical team that helped her on this journey. The couple tied the knot in an intimate ceremony in Los Angeles back in 2016 and have since embraced family life away from the limelight.

Gauri Khan & Shah Rukh Khan: Welcoming AbRam via Surrogacy

Power couple Shah Rukh Khan and Gauri Khan are proud parents of three children. While Aryan and Suhana were born naturally, their youngest son AbRam Khan was born in 2013 via IVF surrogacy. Gauri Khan, a producer and designer, has spoken candidly about the experience, emphasizing the beauty of science enabling such miracles.

Kiran Rao: A Mother's Love Through IVF

Director and producer Kiran Rao, former wife of actor Aamir Khan, turned to IVF surrogacy after years of trying to conceive naturally. Their son, Azad Rao Khan, was born in 2011. The couple, though separated in 2021, continue to co-parent and remain close friends, bonded by their shared journey into parenthood.

Farah Khan: Triplets at 43, Thanks to IVF

Choreographer-turned-director Farah Khan became a beacon of inspiration when she welcomed triplets–Czar, Diva, and Anya–in 2008 at the age of 43. Married to filmmaker Shirish Kunder, Farah underwent IVF treatment after facing difficulties conceiving naturally. She has since been a vocal advocate for IVF, often encouraging women to consider medical alternatives without stigma.

Karan Johar: A Single Father by Choice

Filmmaker Karan Johar became a father to twins–Yash and Roohi–via surrogacy in 2017. As a single parent, Karan’s bold and heartwarming decision was widely appreciated, breaking social norms and highlighting that love defines family, not just tradition. He has since balanced his role as a doting dad with his demanding career in film production.

Sunny Leone & Daniel Weber: A Beautiful Blended Family

Actress Sunny Leone and her husband Daniel Weber adopted their daughter Nisha in 2017 and later welcomed twin boys–Noah and Asher–via surrogacy in 2018. The couple proudly shares their parenting moments online, advocating for both adoption and assisted reproduction as equally valid, beautiful paths to parenthood.

Others Who Chose IVF & Surrogacy

Bollywood’s openness to IVF and surrogacy has grown in recent years. Celebs like:

Tusshar Kapoor – became a single dad to son Laksshya via surrogacy.

Sohail Khan & Seema Khan – welcomed their son Yohan via IVF.

Krushna Abhishek & Kashmera Shah – proud parents to twin boys born through IVF.

These stories are a testament to the progress of medical science and the changing narrative of parenthood in India.

Final Thoughts: Love Knows No Boundaries–Or Methods

On World Embryologist Day, these celebrity journeys remind us that there is no single path to parenthood. Whether through IVF, surrogacy, or adoption, the one thing that binds them all is love–and the courage to embrace it in its truest form.