It's confirmed! Salman's sister Arpita Khan Sharma is expecting her first child

Salman Khan has more reasons to celebrate this festive season, he is soon to become an uncle again. The actor’s younger sister, Arpita Khan Sharma, is said to be expecting her first child with husband Ayush Sharma. Reports of Arpita’s pregnancy have been doing the rounds ever since she was spotted with an apparent baby bump at the annual Khan Ganpati celebrations. [caption id=“attachment_2442188” align=“alignleft” width=“380”]  Arpita Khan with Ayush Sharma. PTI[/caption] However, the news of impending arrival has now been confirmed both by Arpita’s father and brother. An Indian Express report states that Arpita’s older brother Arbaaz Khan has confirmed the news. " Yes, it is true. Arpita is expecting and we all are very happy," he was quoted as saying. Arpita’s father Salim Khan has also confirmed the news to an entertainment website. “Yes, it is celebration time for the family once again, it’s true that Arpita is expecting,” Salim said told  Pinkvilla. Arpita, the youngest Khan sibling, tied the knot with Aayush Sharma in a grand ceremony last year. Sharma is the son of state rural development minister Anil Sharma. the baby is said to be due early next year.

Ganpati 2015 @aaysharma @PulkitSamrat pic.twitter.com/3Ml251gmKu

— Arpita Khan Sharma (@khanarpita) September 21, 2015

Knowing Salman’s fondness for children, he is sure to be excited about the newest addition to his family.