Sharing the news on Instagram on Saturday, August 8, 2026, the couple posted a dreamy garden video featuring their firstborn son, River (born 2024), who is set to step into the role of a big brother.
The Announcement & "One More to Love"
The viral social media reveal shows Alanna walking through an outdoor estate with son River before being joined by Ivor, who cradles the toddler as the couple caresses her baby bump. The post ends with a sonography snapshot titled "coming soon".
Caption: Alanna captioned the post "One more to love," while Ivor humorously commented, "River upgraded to big bro."
Family Reactions: Mother Deanne Panday expressed her joy online writing, "Grandmaa for the second time. God bless you," while cousins Ananya Panday and Ahaan Panday shared heart emojis and reshared the post on their social channels.
Background Profile
Daughter of Chikki Panday and fitness expert Deanne Panday, Alanna married long-time partner Ivor McCray in a traditional Hindu wedding ceremony in Mumbai in March 2023. Beyond her social media career, she made her screen debut in 2024 on the Prime Video unscripted series The Tribe, backed by Karan Johar's Dharmatic Entertainment.
Trade Verdict:
The family update has drawn widespread congratulations across digital and lifestyle platforms, adding to the high media visibility surrounding the Panday family amidst Ahaan Panday's upcoming theatrical debut slate and Ananya Panday's ongoing film commitments.
