Bollywood celebrities have been a great inspiration to a large number of people, whether it is travel, relationships, fashion, or beauty, but now people are taking it to their personal lives as well. Many Bollywood celebrities have faced fertility problems, but they have accepted it in a very practical way that made people learn about IVF in a better way and face their battles of infertility as well. From Shah Rukh Khan and Aamir Khan to Farah Khan and Shilpa Shetty, their courage to talk about assisted reproduction has inspired millions and brought much-needed awareness. It is very important for people not rely on superstitions, rituals, prayers, or unscientific remedies and accept reality. The real help that you require actually comes with relevant information, the right doctors, and the best treatment.
Let’s give an insight into the real-life stories of the top 20 Bollywood celebrities who have brought such transformative changes:
The couple has normalized assisted reproduction technology with their decision of surrogacy to be celebrated globally. In 2018, the couple Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas got married and welcomed their daughter Malti Marie on January 15, 2022, through IVF surrogacy. The couple has not made this taboo and made it public that their daughter was born preterm but healthy with the help of IVF and the surrogacy option available to them. Over time, Priyanka has spoken about the difficulties around the birth of their daughter as she was born pre-mature. But all’s good now, and Priyanka has been balancing motherhood and her professional commitments like a boss and setting the right example for her little one. They didn’t want to make everyone know their personal reason of choice, but appreciated their journey.
Treatment: IVF + Surrogacy
“We are overjoyed to have our baby via surrogacy and thank the doctors and nurses who made it possible.”
Prita Zinta set a true example that age is just a number, and you can meet your dream of parenthood with the help of medical options. She chose IVF in 2021 and became a proud mother of twins with IVF under medical precision and optimism. After years of fertility treatments without success, this couple opted for IVF surrogacy. The couple has made their journey relaxing, as becoming opting for ART has been their best decision they undertook. This has made them parents to twins – Jai and Gia. She also added that the IVF journey is a challenging and emotional experience that needs to be handled with care.
Treatment: IVF + Surrogacy
“Gratitude to science for this blessing. Parenthood is the most beautiful chapter of life.”
The couple had conceived naturally during their first pregancny but Shilpa was diagnosed with an autoimmune disease called APLA, which caused her to suffer several miscarriages when trying for a second pregnancy. However, the couple wanted to have another child for their son. After struggling for almost five years, she chose IVF surrogacy, bearing several challenges. After several unsuccessful attempts, her daughter Samisha was born in 2020. The couple is quite open about the emotional journey they undertook for giving birth to Samisha, but have been grateful for their journey.
Treatment: IVF + Surrogacy
“Sometimes, God answers prayers in ways you don’t expect. Science became our miracle,” Shilpa shared.”
The couple has a daughter named Nisha through their adoption and wanted to expand their family with the help of IVF. With the help of IVF and surrogacy, they welcomed their twin boys, Asher and Noah, in 2018. Sunny has always been open about her journey and often shared how IVF and surrogacy were the right choices for them and how they were overjoyed to welcome the twins into their lives. Their story is one of love and dedication to building a family, regardless of the challenges faced along the way. She also added that a working woman can be just as good a mother.
Treatment: IVF + Surrogacy
Becoming a mother was not easy for Rupali due to a serious thyroid problem. After consulting several doctors and receiving the right treatment, she gave birth to her son, Rudransh, in 2016. For her, it was nothing short of a miracle.
Treatment: Fertility support for natural conception
Sonam has admitted to struggling with PCOS at a young age. Through a healthy lifestyle, yoga, and medical guidance, she managed her condition and conceived naturally.
Treatment: Fertility Support
Deepika faced difficulties conceiving naturally due to endometriosis. After several unsuccessful IVF attempts, they became parents. Deepika also mentioned incorporating holistic methods like acupuncture, Ayurveda, and yoga into her journey.
Treatment: IVF
After several years of marriage, they tried options like IUI, IVF, and surrogacy without success. But later, without any particular expectations, Amrita conceived naturally, and their son Veer was born in 2020.
Treatment: Fertility Support
Payal openly shared that several IVF attempts were unsuccessful. She also mentioned that not receiving advice on egg freezing in time was a major drawback. The couple is now planning to adopt.
Treatment: IVF
Mahhi Vij and Jay Bhanushali attempted several IVF attempts, and even Mahhi saved her eggs so that she could undergo IVF easily. Due to fertility issues, Mahhi was advised to undergo IVF, but her IVF attempts failed at the age of 32. After several attempts, IVF was successful in 2019 when she was 36. Their daughter Tara was born prematurely but is now perfectly healthy. Mahhi has said in various podcasts and social media handles that she has gone through a lot of complexities and emotional trauma during her IVF journey. After her successful IVF cycle, they had their daughter and were thankful for such options available to them.
Treatment: IVF
Popular actress and TV host Mona Singh made a significant decision at the age of 34—she froze her eggs. Mona clearly stated that she wasn’t mentally ready to become a mother after marriage. Actress Mona Singh opted to freeze her eggs at 34, prioritizing her career while keeping the option of biological motherhood open. She later used IVF to conceive, showcasing the empowerment egg freezing offers to women balancing professional and personal aspirations. She wanted to spend time with her husband, travel, and live life peacefully. Her love for children never diminished, but she believed that everything has its right time.
Treatment: IVF + Surrogacy
Renowned choreographer Farah Khan and her husband Shirish Kunder have tried to conceive naturally for several years and turned to IVF in 2008. With the help of IVF, they welcomed triplets Diva, Anya, and Czar. During this period, she was 43 and was open about the experience she had with IVF. Farah candidly stated that when there were only two options—remaining childless or opting for IVF—the decision was easy for her. At that time, infertility was not that common and not discussed openly, which made Farah’s step to become an inspiration for many and encouraged these women not to be deterred by age when considering parenthood.
Treatment: IVF
“IVF is a blessing for women who cannot conceive naturally. I want every woman to know that it’s perfectly fine to seek medical help,” she shared.
Aamir Khan and Kiran Rao have faced several complications and experienced a tragic miscarriage in 2009. But their hopes have not faded as they did not give up, and they welcomed their son Azad through IVF surrogacy. Aamir Khan has always been open about infertility and considers assisted reproductive technology to be a beautiful management. His openness and transparency generated awareness among people as he open claims that this child is special to him, as after several efforts and a long wait, he got a beautiful gift in his life.
Treatment: IVF + Surrogacy
“There’s nothing to hide. Parenthood through IVF is just as magical as natural birth,” said Aamir.
Shahrukh Khan refer his third child, AbRam, as a miracle as he believes he has brought energy and joy to his home. He already has two children but wishes to expand their family, which led them to opt for IVF surrogacy due to medical reasons. Though there was social media buzz all over regarding the speculation of his child, but shahrukh khan made it quite open about the arrival of his baby with love and gratitude. There was silence on the matter for a long time, but later Shah Rukh himself revealed that the sweetest voice in their home belongs to their son AbRam.
“AbRam has made our family complete. He’s the sweetest blessing in our lives,” Shah Rukh shared in an interview.”
Treatment: IVF + Surrogacy
Almost 10 years after the birth of their first son, this couple faced secondary infertility. They had their first son named Nirvan, which has completed their family. They chose the path of having a second child through IVF surrogacy and moved forward after facing difficulty in natural conception. They welcomed their second child, Yohan, in 2011with the help of Altruistic Surrogacy. They believe that surrogacy has been a great option for infertility but it has also made people discuss infertility generally.
Treatment: IVF + Surrogacy
10 years after the birth of their first daughter, at the age of 50, Haseena Jethmalani became a mother of twins through IVF. She believes that IVF is a great boon for women, but there is still hesitation in society regarding infertility.
Treatment: IVF
Tusshar Kapoor was in headlines in 2016, when he opted for IVF and surrogacy to become a single father to his son Laksshya. He openly discussed his journey and believes that marriage is not necessary to become a father. Tusshar, who had always wanted to be a father, decided to take the step independently to fulfill his dreams. Though his decision has made him face several challenges on societal norms, he truly believes that being a single parent is a choice he is proud of and thankful to IVF and surrogacy for providing him with this immense opportunity.
Treatment: IVF + Surrogacy
“Parenthood completes you. I didn’t want to wait for the ‘right time’; I made my own.”
Filmmaker and producer Karan Johar opted for IVF and surrogacy in 2017 and became a father to twins named Yash and Roohi. Karan has spoken about the immense joy his children bring him and how IVF and surrogacy made his dream of parenthood a reality. He named his son after his late father and his daughter after his mother. Karan has spoken about the immense joy his children bring him and how IVF and surrogacy made his dream of parenthood a reality. His story has inspired many to consider alternative paths to building a family. His decision was widely appreciated on social media.
Treatment: IVF + Surrogacy
“I may not have a life partner, but I have all the love I need in my kids.”
Television producer and media mogul Ekta Kapoor embraced motherhood with the birth of her son, Ravie, through IVF and surrogacy in 2019. Ekta, who had long focused on her career, chose to become a single mother and opted for IVF after facing challenges in conceiving naturally. Ravie’s birth was a moment of immense joy for Ekta, who has since been a strong advocate for IVF and surrogacy, sharing her journey to inspire other women who may face similar challenges.
Treatment: IVF + Surrogacy
“I always wanted to be a mother but not at the cost of marriage. IVF gave me that choice.”
Kashmera Shah and Krushan Abhishek have been open about their struggle and emotional journey they faced for parenthood. They underwent 14 failed IVF attempts and moved to surrogacy in 2017, a reminder that persistence and alternative paths matter. They became proud parents to twin boys, Ryan and Krishaang. Kashmira emphasizes that women should not wait in silence, as they should seek medical attention as soon as possible so that they can meet their dream of parenthood.
Treatment: IVF + Surrogacy
What exactly is IVF?
In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) is a medical procedure where an egg is fertilized by sperm outside the body, in a specialized laboratory. Once the embryo is formed, it is transferred back into the uterus to establish a pregnancy.
Is IVF only for older couples?
No. While fertility declines with age, many younger couples opt for IVF due to issues like blocked fallopian tubes, PCOS, endometriosis, or male-factor infertility.
What is the average success rate of IVF in 2025?
In India, success rates generally range from 45% to 60% for women under 35. For women over 40, the rate typically ranges between 15% and 25%, though donor eggs can significantly increase these odds.
Is the IVF process painful?
The process involves hormone injections which can cause mild discomfort or bloating. The egg retrieval is performed under sedation, so you won’t feel pain during the procedure, though mild cramping may follow.
Does IVF always result in twins or triplets?
Not necessarily. While the chance of multiple births is higher if more than one embryo is transferred, many modern clinics now prefer Single Embryo Transfer (SET) to ensure the safety of both mother and baby.
Are IVF babies as healthy as naturally conceived babies?
Yes. Extensive research shows that children born through IVF are just as healthy and reach the same developmental milestones as children conceived naturally.
How long does one full IVF cycle take?
A single cycle—from the start of hormone stimulation to the pregnancy test—usually takes about 4 to 6 weeks.
What is the average cost of IVF in India?
As of 2025, a single IVF cycle in India typically costs between ₹1.2 lakh and ₹2.8 lakh, depending on the city, clinic expertise, and required medications.
Can I choose the gender of the baby through IVF?
In India, gender selection is strictly illegal under the PCPNDT Act. IVF is used solely as a medical tool to help with conception and genetic screening for health purposes.
How many times can a person attempt IVF?
There is no “hard limit,” but most doctors recommend reviewing the situation after 3 unsuccessful cycles. Many couples find success in their 2nd or 3rd attempt.