Joy Crizildaa and Madhampatty Rangaraj celebrate son Raga's first birthday

A year after welcoming their son, fashion designer Joy Crizildaa and celebrity chef-actor Madhampatty Rangaraj have come together to celebrate his first birthday. The little boy, Raga Rangaraj, marked the special occasion in the presence of his parents, close relatives and friends.

Pictures from the birthday celebration have now surfaced on social media, drawing attention from followers.

This is one of the most significant occasions for the family, following a year that had numerous happenings regarding the couple’s relationship and the parentage of their son.

Raga Rangaraj's first birthday celebrated after DNA test controversy

According to the pictures Joy Crizildaa shared on Instagram, the parents celebrated their son's first birthday together. The occasion comes after a prolonged dispute over the child's parentage.

Joy had earlier alleged that she was married to Rangaraj and accused him of distancing himself from her when she was pregnant. The matter led to complaints and proceedings before the authorities. Madhampatty Rangaraj subsequently sought a DNA test to establish the child's paternity, stating that he would take responsibility if the results confirmed he was the father.

The test later established his paternity, following which he publicly accepted responsibility for Raga.

Madhampatty Rangaraj's statement about son Raga goes viral

A few months ago, Madhampatty Rangaraj had also issued a statement about his responsibilities towards his son. He said he had been fulfilling his duties as a father with love and responsibility and would continue to support Raga throughout his life. He also assured that his son's happiness, well-being and future would remain his priority. Joy Crizildaa had earlier shared pictures from the child's tonsure ceremony at their family deity temple, which also attracted attention online.

Shruthi Rangaraj's Instagram post draws attention amid birthday celebrations

Meanwhile, the birthday pictures were followed by another social media development. Rangaraj's first wife, Shruthi Rangaraj, shared a photograph on Instagram featuring herself with her husband and their sons at a relative's wedding. Social media fans commented on this, discussing both posts regarding the current happenings within the family. While Raga's birthday celebration reminded everyone of the baby boy, the photos shared by family members sparked new discussions.