Popular television actress Krissann Barretto, widely known for her role as Alya Saxena in Kaisi Yeh Yaariaan, shared the joyous news of her first pregnancy on Valentine’s Day 2026. Taking to Instagram, Krissann and her husband, Nathan Karamchandani, revealed that their family of two is soon becoming three.
The announcement was made through a creative “Breaking News” video where the couple held up a newspaper with the headline: “Baby is on the way!”
A Long-Distance Love Story Comes Home
The couple’s announcement was particularly emotional as they reflected on their journey from a long-distance relationship to starting a family together.
“Our first Valentine’s Day in the same country in almost four years, and the last one we’ll ever spend as just two. Love crossed oceans to bring us home, and now it beats beneath my heart.” — Krissann Barretto
Timeline of their Relationship:
- October 2022: The couple made their relationship official while Nathan was serving as an electrical engineer in the UK.
- April 2023: Engagement announced with a stunning diamond ring.
- October 2023: A simple court marriage ceremony held in Mumbai.
- April 2024: Celebrated their union with both a White Wedding (April 21) and a Traditional Hindu Ceremony (April 23).
- February 2026: Pregnancy announcement on Valentine’s Day.
Industry Support and Career Highlights
As soon as the video went live, Krissann’s friends and former co-stars flooded the comments with love:
- Niti Taylor, Kishwer Merchantt, and Veebha Anand (Kaisi Yeh Yaariaan family) sent congratulatory messages.
- Karan Jotwani and Jiya Shankar were also among the celebrities wishing the parents-to-be.
Krissann’s Notable Projects: Beyond her iconic stint in Kaisi Yeh Yaariaan, Krissann has been a mainstay on Indian television:
- Reality TV: Ace of Space 2 (4th Runner-up), MTV Ex or Next, and Reality Ranis of the Jungle (Runner-up).
- Daily Soaps: Ishqbaaaz, Sasural Simar Ka, Tu Aashiqui, and most recently, Jubilee Talkies (2024) where she played the complex character Ira Singhania.