YouTuber Armaan Malik’s first wife Payal announces fourth pregnancy

New Delhi: YouTuber Armaan Malik and his family are once again in the spotlight as his first wife, Payal Malik, announced she is expecting their fourth child. 

Payal, already a mother to three children —Chirayu and twins Ayan and Tuba —revealed in the vlog that this pregnancy is a “miracle” after years of fertility challenges. She opened up about her emotional journey, including past struggles with failed in-vitro fertilisation (IVF) attempts. 

“Four years after Chirayu, I thought I couldn’t have more children because of issues with my fallopian tube,” Payal shared. “My first IVF failed, but the second brought us our twins. This time, conceiving naturally after 15 years feels like a miracle.”

The announcement initially caused confusion among fans due to a misleading Instagram post by Armaan’s second wife, Kritika Malik. Kritika, who is married to Armaan and shares a close bond with Payal, posted photos holding a pregnancy test kit, leading many to speculate she was expecting her second child. 

However, Kritika later clarified in an Instagram reel that it was Payal who is pregnant, dispelling rumours and emphasising Payal’s “radiant glow.”

Armaan, a fitness vlogger and social media influencer with over 9 million subscribers on his YouTube channel “Fitness Family,” expressed his joy at the family’s growth. “Payal is the mother, and it’s her right to have as many children as she wants. Our family is growing, and I’m proud,” he said in the vlog. Kritika echoed his excitement, adding, “I’m thrilled for Payal and will take care of her during this time.”

The news comes amid legal challenges for the Malik family. A Patiala district court recently issued summons to Armaan, Payal, and Kritika following a petition accusing Armaan of violating the Hindu Marriage Act by allegedly having four wives, a claim the family denies. Additionally, Payal faced backlash for portraying the Hindu goddess Kali in a video, prompting public apologies from her and Armaan.