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"She's My Safe Space": When Rahul Revealed How Athiya Shetty Helped Him Focus And Grow

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KL Rahul and Athiya Shetty [Source: @klrahul/instagram.com]KL Rahul and Athiya Shetty [Source: @klrahul/instagram.com]

They have never screamed it from the rooftops. No paparazzi parades, no over-the-top declarations but when KL Rahul and Athiya Shetty do open up about each other, it is pure gold, the kind that makes you believe in quiet love, rock-solid partnerships and finding home in a person.

KL Rahul Opened Up On How Athiya Shetty Changed His Life On And Off The Field

KL Rahul’s on-field swag is well known, but off the field, it is Athiya who has been his anchor. In a heartfelt 2024 interview with entrepreneur Nikhil Kamath, the Indian cricketer dropped a truth bomb that melted hearts all over the internet.

“No one can take the place of your partner,” he said. “Having someone to go back home to who loves me, cares for me, regardless of my performance or what the people outside are saying, she’s my safe space, she’s my escape, she’s a lot of things. She keeps me grounded. Very lucky and very grateful. Just in general, I think relationships help you stay a lot more focused.”

Athiya’s Magic Rubs Off On Rahul’s Game

And it is not just about the feels. KL Rahul was all heart when he spoke about the impact Athiya has had on his mindset and cricketing focus.

“I have been out of relationships and I played before I dated Athiya. I was single for a long time. I can confidently say that my mind would waver a lot more than it does now,” he admitted. 

He even added that this personal stability has made a “massive” difference to how he plays. In a world where cricketers juggle pressure, fame, form and frenzy, finding a steady ground is everything. For Rahul, that ground is Athiya.

Enter Baby Evaarah, The Sweetest Chapter Yet

The love story got its most adorable twist on March 24, 2025, when KL Rahul and Athiya welcomed their baby girl, Evaarah. They introduced her to the world on Rahul’s birthday with a black-and-white family photo on Instagram and the caption:

“Our baby girl, our everything. Evaarah/ इवारा ~ Gift of God.”

Later, Athiya Shetty shared the beautiful backstory behind the name on her Instagram story:

“Evaarah, V R, meaning Gift of God; Vipula in honour of her great nani and protector; Rahul, her papa.”

It doesn’t get more wholesome than that.

From being each other’s calm in the storm to stepping into parenting with grace, KL Rahul and Athiya Shetty’s love story is a total masterclass in love, growth and grounding.