Read: Kareena Kapoor, Saif Ali Khan’s first statement after Taimur’s birth

The statement reads, “We are very pleased to share with you all the wonderful news about the birth of our son: Taimur Ali Khan Pataudi, on the 20th of December 2016.”

Bollywood welcomed a star son on Tuesday: Taimur Ali Khan Pataudi, Saif Ali and Kareena Kapoor’s first born. The couple’s good friend Karan Johar broke the news on Twitter.

Saif Ali Khan, Kareena Kapoor greeting media after their wedding in October, 2012.

Saif and Kareena soon released a statement in which they thanked media for respecting their privacy.

The statement reads, “We are very pleased to share with you all the wonderful news about the birth of our son: Taimur Ali Khan Pataudi, on the 20th of December 2016.”

You can read the statement here:

We are very pleased to share with you all the wonderful news about the birth of our son: Taimur Ali Khan Pataudi, on the 20th of December 2016. We would like to thank the media for the understanding and support they have given us over the last 9 months and of course especially our fans and well wishers for their continued affection. Merry Christmas and a happy new year to you all...With love, Saif & Kareena.