Bollywood star Preity Zinta and her husband Gene Goodenough have been flooded with congratulatory messages after they announced they are now parents to twins.

Zinta, who became a parent via surrogacy, shared the news on Instagram.

“Hi, everyone,” Zinta wrote. “I wanted to share our amazing news with all of you today.”

Zinta had taken a break from movies after tying the knot with Gene in 2016. She has time and again expressed love for her husband and is often spotted with him at award shows and IPL matches.

“Gene and I are overjoyed and our hearts filled with so much gratitude and with so much love as we welcome our twins Jai Zinta Goodenough and Gia Zinta Goodenough into our family.”

The actor also thanked those involved with the pregnancy. “A heartfelt thank you to the doctors, nurses and to our surrogate for being part of this incredible journey. Loads of love and light – Gene, Preity, Jai & Gia