Music composer Ismail Darbar has reacted a day after announcing that his son Zaid Darbar and daughter Gauahar Khan will welcome their first child. In a new interview, he expressed his joy, adding that it is “the happiest moment of our lives”. Ismail also said that he wants his first grandchild to have a “happy life”. (Also read | Gauahar Khan and Zaid Darbar announce their pregnancy)
Gauahar Khan and Zaid took to Instagram on Tuesday to share the news about her pregnancy through an animated reel featuring the couple. The couple sought love and prayers from their fans and followers. “One became two when Zk met G. And now the adventure continues as we soon become three. In Sha Allah seeking all your prayers and blessings on this beautiful journey,” the caption of the video read.
In an interview with Times of India, Ismail said, “I am very happy that Gauahar and Zaid will become parents and I will be a grandfather for the first time. Main dada banne wala hoon (I will be a grandfather) and this will be the happiest occasion of our life.”
He further added, “I pray for a healthy baby… aur uska naseeb bulund ho (and may his destiny be strong). Everyone works hard, but blessings and dua (prayers) are most important for a good life, so I want my grandson to have a life that is blessed.”
In November 2020, Gauahar got engaged to Zaid Darbar. They tied the knot on December 25 of the same year.
Gauahar made his debut with Yash Raj Films’ Rocket Singh: Salesman of the Year (2009). She later starred in Game (2011), Ishaqzaade (2012), Fever (2016), Badrinath Ki Dulhania (2017), Begum Jaan (2017) and 14 Phere (2021). In 2013, she participated in Bigg Boss 7 and emerged as the winner. He was a part of several serials including Tandav, Salt City and Shiksha Mandal.
Ismail is known for composing music for Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam (1999), Tera Jadoo Chal Gayaa (2000), Devdas (2002), Kisna: The Warrior Poet (2005), Mehbooba (2008) and Mahabharat (2013). He appeared in the third season of the reality series Bigg Boss.