Kareena Kapoor and Saif Ali Khan welcome son: Taimur Ali Khan Pataudi's first picture revealed

The couple named their baby boy Taimur Ali Khan Pataudi.

Saif Ali Khan and Kareena Kapoor Khan
Saif Ali Khan and Kareena Kapoor Khan have welcomed their first child Reuters

Bollywood actress Kareena Kapoor Khan has welcomed her first child with husband Saif Ali Khan. The couple named their baby boy Taimur Ali Khan Pataudi.

Bollywood Hungama journalist Faridoon Shahryar posted a picture of Taimur in the hospital. The tweet read: "Incredible pictures of #SaifAliKhan #KareenaKapoorKhan and #TaimurAliKhanPataudi... GOD BLESS!!!"

The couple released a statement following the birth of their child. It read: "We are very pleased to share with you all the wonderful news about the birth of our son : Taimur Ali Khan Pataudi, on the 20th of December 2016. We would like to thank the media for the understanding and support they have given us over the last 9 months, and of course especially our fans and well wishers for their continued affection. Merry Christmas and a happy new year to you all...With love, Saif and Kareena."

Previously, the 35-year-old actress revealed that Saif wants to name their child Saifeena, a term coined by the media. In an episode of Vogue BFFs, Kareena admitted that Saif is very fond of the new phase in their life. She said: "Saif said, 'I love you more pregnant. I think you should just continuously be pregnant'. Saif finds the name Saifeena really funny. He says we'll name our child Saifeena."