His wife Priyanka Alva gave birth to the baby boy today (February 6). Writing on Twitter, Oberoi said: "Today is the most special day of my life! Priyanka and I welcomed our little angel into our world, a beautiful, healthy, divine baby boy! "I thank all of u from the bottom of my heart for all the love, duas, blessings, prayers & aashirwaad u have sent us! Our son is truly blessed!"

Genelia D'Souza was one of the first of the couple's celebrity friends to congratulate them on Twitter, writing: "Congratulations @vivek_oberoi and priyanka, I'm sure its d most special day ever, can't wait 2see the lil 1.. Big hugg." The 36-year-old actor, who has been promoting his forthcoming releases recently, previously said he intended to take a break from his schedule once the baby is born.

"All my producers know that as soon as Priyanka delivers I will go on leave. I will disappear from the film promotions. I am trying to finish my commitments before I leave." The actor said in February that he did not believe in true love until he met the London-based Alva. The couple were married in October, 2010. Oberoi stars in Kumar Taurani's Jayantabhai Ki Luv Story, which releases on February 15, and Zilla Ghaziabad, releasing on February 22.