New Delhi: World Embryologist Day is celebrated annually on July 25 to commemorate the birth of Louise Brown, the first baby born through in vitro fertilisation (IVF), in 1978. On this occasion, let’s take a look at some Bollywood celebrities who chose IVF (In Vitro Fertilisation) to embrace motherhood and inspired many with their courage.
Farah Khan
Farah Khan, the famous director and choreographer, became a mother to triplets, Czar, Diva, and Anya, in 2008 at the age of 43 through IVF. For those who may not know, Farah Khan married filmmaker Shirish Kunder in 2004; however, after failed attempts to have a baby naturally for two years, the duo opted for IVF treatment.
Lisa Ray
According to details available on the official website of Indira IVF, Canadian actress Lisa Ray, who has featured in films like ‘Kasoor’, ‘Water’, ‘Ishq Forever’ and others, opted for IVF treatment and welcomed her twins in her mid-40s.’
Kiran Rao
Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan’s ex-wife and famous filmmaker Kiran Rao welcomed their first son, Azad Rao Khan, via IVF treatment and surrogacy in 2011. The couple openly talked about the usage of IVF treatment and surrogacy to raise awareness among those who are facing difficulties in conceiving naturally. Kiran Rao, who directed ‘Laapataa Ladies’, got married to Aamir Khan in 2005 and got divorced in 2021.
Preity Zinta
In a conversation with Vogue India, Bollywood actress Preity Zinta opened up about the tough phase she faced in her life when she was going through IVF treatment. However, the actress welcomed twins with Jai and Gia, in 2021 with her husband, Gene Goodenough. It must be noted that the children were born via surrogacy. The actress married Gene Goodenough in 2016 at a private ceremony in Los Angeles.
