Archive · 10 Nov 2025
KL Rahul Reflects on Fatherhood, Family Values, and Daughter Evaarah
Cricket star KL Rahul recently talked about becoming a father to his baby daughter, Evaarah.
He said that having Evaarah has made him feel calmer and happier than he ever expected.
He described his daughter as 'his whole heart in his hands.'
Becoming a dad has also made him feel a strong need to protect his child.
Rahul also shared that marrying Athiya Shetty and being part of her close family has taught him a lot about the importance of family time.
He learned from his father-in-law, Suniel Shetty, how valuable it is to switch off from stressful work, like cricket, by spending time with loved ones.
He finds that talking and sharing meals with family is the best way to relax and escape the pressures of his career.
Cricketer KL Rahul shared that fatherhood has made him calmer, more peaceful, and happier.
He described his daughter, Evaarah, as 'his whole heart in his hands' and feels a new protective instinct.
Rahul credits his wife Athiya Shetty and her family, including his father-in-law Suniel Shetty, for teaching him the value of family time.
He has learned to switch off from the pressures of his cricket career by spending time with family and talking about life.
Rahul and Athiya Shetty got married in an intimate ceremony in January 2023.
- Who
- Cricketer KL Rahul
- What
- Shared his reflections on fatherhood, the impact of his daughter Evaarah, and the influence of his wife Athiya Shetty's family on his perspective.
- When
- Recently, in an interview with ETimes.
- Where
- Not specified, but related to personal life and reflections.
- Why
- To discuss the profound emotional and personal changes brought about by becoming a father and integrating into his wife's family.
- Daughter's Name
- Evaarah
- Daughter's Birth Month
- March
- Father's Profession
- Cricketer
- Partner
- Athiya Shetty
- Father-in-law
- Suniel Shetty
- Wedding Date
- January 23, 2023
