Tusshar Kapoor becomes single father through surrogacy

Bollywood actor Tusshar Kapoor has become father to a baby boy.

The actor – who is unmarried – fathered the new born through surrogacy using IVF.

Elated at turning a single parent with the aid of medical technology, Tusshar is overjoyed and has named the baby Laksshya.

His sister Ekta Kapoor made the baby announcement on her social media profile.

Proud grandparents

Laksshya is the first grandchild of Tusshar’s parents, Jeetendra and Shobha Kapoor.

In a statement they said, "We could not be more excited to be grandparents to Laksshya, and are completely supportive of Tusshar's decision. This is certainly a tremendous blessing, and an exciting time in our lives. Tusshar is a wonderful son, and he has proven, with responsibility, independence and kindness, that he will be a great father to Laksshya."