Athiya Shetty gets candid about KL Rahul’s fatherhood: Here’s the one trait she wishes she possessed

Bollywood actress Athiya Shetty has offered a heartfelt glimpse into her family life with Indian cricketer KL Rahul, praising her husband’s approach to fatherhood and revealing the one quality she wishes she could adopt herself: his patience.

In a recent interview with Harper’s Bazaar India, Athiya spoke about motherhood, her relationship with Rahul and the qualities she admires most about him.

Athiya Shetty praises KL Rahul’s parenting skills

Athiya’s admiration for Rahul goes beyond his cricketing achievements. She believes his calm and consistent nature is just as evident at home, particularly in the way he cares for their daughter, Evaarah.

“He is amazing with our daughter as well, and I think he was always meant to be a dad,” said Athiya.

Her words reflect how much she values Rahul’s involvement as a father. While professional cricket demands extensive travel, training and time away from home, the Indian batter has embraced the responsibilities of parenthood with enthusiasm.

Athiya’s comments also highlight how patience can become one of the most important qualities in raising a child. For her, Rahul’s ability to remain composed and consistent is something worth learning from.

KL Rahul’s calm approach to success and failure

“He is somebody who is the same when it comes to failure and success. I wish I had his patience,” Athiya added.

Rahul has built his career in a high-pressure environment where performances are constantly analysed and expectations remain high. Athiya’s observation that he remains the same through success and failure offers a glimpse into the mindset she admires.

She also appreciated his quiet discipline, particularly the way he approaches training, workouts and professional commitments without making a fuss.

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Motherhood has given Athiya a new perspective

Athiya and Rahul welcomed their daughter, Evaarah, in March 2025, beginning a new chapter in their lives. Since becoming a mother, Athiya has spoken about the everyday experiences that have made family life especially meaningful.

She has also described taking her daughter to playschool and picking her up, routines that remind her of her own childhood and the way her parents raised her and her brother, Ahan.

The experience has given Athiya a greater appreciation of the effort and care involved in parenting. Her reflections also show how motherhood can reshape priorities, bringing ordinary family moments into sharper focus.

Athiya and Rahul married in January 2023 in an intimate ceremony at her father Suniel Shetty’s farmhouse in Khandala. While Rahul continues to manage the demands of professional cricket, Athiya has indicated that she hopes to return to acting when the right project comes along.

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