Swara Bhasker revealed that she underwent two unsuccessful IVF rounds before meeting Fahad Ahmad and later conceiving naturally, on Rise and Fall Season 2. The actor said she used anonymous sperm donors for both attempts, but neither IVF cycle resulted in a successful pregnancy.

Swara met Fahad Ahmad in 2020, and the couple married on January 6, 2023. They welcomed their daughter, Raabiyaa, in September 2023, naturally. 

Celebrity IVF stories can offer reassurance to people navigating fertility challenges.

(Image: Instagram/@reallyswara)

11 Indian Celebs Who Embraced IVF

Several Indian celebrities have spoken about IVF, surrogacy and other paths to parenthood, helping bring greater visibility to their personal journeys - here's a look at them:

Shah Rukh Khan and Gauri Khan

Shah Rukh Khan and Gauri Khan are parents to Aryan, Suhana and AbRam. Their youngest child, AbRam Khan, was born in 2013 through IVF and surrogacy.

Shah Rukh has spoken warmly about AbRam and described his youngest child as a blessing who completed their family.

Preity Zinta and Gene Goodenough

Preity Zinta and her husband Gene Goodenough welcomed twins via IVF in 2021. The actor has spoken about becoming a mother later in life and embracing the journey with her family.

Aamir Khan and Kiran Rao

Aamir Khan and filmmaker Kiran Rao welcomed their son Azad Rao Khan through IVF and surrogacy in 2011. The former couple have spoken publicly about their experience, bringing attention to assisted methods of conception.

Shilpa Shetty and Raj Kundra

Shilpa Shetty and Raj Kundra became parents to their son Viaan Raj Kundra in 2012. Their daughter, Samisha, was born in 2020 after Shilpa opened up about facing challenges while trying to conceive.

The actor has also spoken about the emotional side of her fertility journey and the treatment she underwent.

Farah Khan and Shirish Kunder

Filmmaker and choreographer Farah Khan welcomed triplets — Diva, Czar and Anya — through IVF in 2008, when she was 43.

Farah has been open about seeking medical assistance to become a mother and has spoken about IVF as an option for women facing difficulties with natural conception.

ALSO READ - 'I Was Just Crying And Crying': Farah Khan Opens Up About Two Failed IVF Attempts During Om Shanti Om

Karan Johar

Filmmaker Karan Johar became a father to twins, Yash and Roohi, through surrogacy in 2017. He chose to embrace single parenthood and has spoken openly about his journey.

His story also brought attention to surrogacy as one of the routes available to people who want to become parents.

Lisa Ray and Jason Dehni

Actor Lisa Ray and her husband Jason Dehni welcomed twin daughters after IVF treatment. Lisa has spoken about the physical and emotional challenges associated with fertility treatment.

Her journey has also highlighted the concerns many women may have about fertility, age and their ability to become mothers.

Sunny Leone and Daniel Weber

Sunny Leone and her husband Daniel Weber embraced both adoption and assisted reproduction while building their family. They adopted daughter Nisha and later welcomed twin sons, Asher and Noah, through surrogacy.

Their journey has highlighted that families can take different forms and that parenthood does not follow one fixed path.

Ekta Kapoor

Producer Ekta Kapoor became a single mother to her son Ravie in 2019 through surrogacy. She had earlier frozen her eggs as she considered her options for motherhood.

Ekta has also spoken about choosing single parenthood and her decision to build a family on her own terms.

ALSO READ - Anushka Ranjan, Aditya Seal Welcome Twin Daughters Vira And Mahi: Know Their Name Meanings

Anushka Ranjan and Aditya Seal

Actor Anushka Ranjan has spoken about her IVF journey with husband Aditya Seal, including the physical and emotional challenges involved in the process.

She has discussed undergoing medications and injections while trying to conceive. The couple welcomed twin daughters, Vira and Mahi, on August 23, 2026.

Tusshar Kapoor

Actor Tusshar Kapoor chose IVF and surrogacy to become a single father to his son Laksshya in 2016. His decision brought attention to single fatherhood and assisted reproduction in India.

These celebrity stories show that the road to parenthood can take different forms. By speaking about IVF, surrogacy, fertility treatment and their personal experiences, several public figures have also helped make conversations around infertility more visible.

FAQ

1. When and where to watch Rise and Fall 2?

The second season of Rise and Fall is available to stream on Prime Video. New episode drops daily at 12 PM.

2. Did Swara Bhasker welcome daughter via IVF?

No, the actress welcomed her daughter with husband naturally in September 2023 after marrying in January same year. She tried IVF prior to her marriage.