With the New Year begins the new chapter of actress Amala Paul's life. She took to?Instagram on Wednesday night to announce?via?an?adorable maternity photoshoot?that she?and husband Jagat Desai are expecting an addition to their family.

In their joint Instagram post, the couple wrote, "Now I know that 1+1 is 3 with you!" along with?happy pictures from their? photoshoot. They posted the photos with the backdrop of the song 'A Thousand Years' by Christina Perri.?

In one of the photos, Amala and?Jagat wrapped their arms around the?growing baby bump as the latter?held her from behind. Another picture showed only their feet on the beach. There was also a picture of Amala widely smiling and showing her baby bump in?a mirror reflection.

Congratulations and well-wishes from fans poured all over the comment sections. "Many many congratulations guys," wrote one, while the other said,?"So happy for you. Stay happy and healthy for the new one.”?

A netizen also wrote, “Waiting to meet the wonderful soul that chose to be a part of your lives… becoming a mother is one of the most beautiful gifts that ‘chooses you.’ You both are going to be amazing parents… just love the first picture. It speaks for itself."

The couple tied the knot in a lavender-themed wedding in November 2023 in Kerala, and shared beautiful photos on social media from the lavish occasion.?