Zayn Malik’s life modified when he turned a father — however he wouldn’t have it every other approach.
“Glad birthday to my all the things, you’re the most superb soul I’ve ever identified,” Malik, 30, captioned an Instagram submit on Thursday, September 21, gushing that he “couldn’t stay with out” his daughter, Khai. “Day by day I get with you is a blessing that I cherish past phrases. 3 already!! The place has that point gone? My stunning little woman.”
Mailk additionally thanked Khai “for all of the love you convey to my life” whereas celebrating her third birthday.
Not solely did Malik’s candy message to Khai tug at One Route followers’ heartstrings, however Louis Tomlinson’s touch upon his former bandmate’s Instagram submit additionally despatched followers right into a tizzy.
“Glad birthday Khai!!” Tomlinson, 31, wrote.

Malik and ex-girlfriend Gigi Hadid welcomed their daughter in September 2020.
Malik and Hadid, 28, every shared photographs of Khai’s Frozen-themed birthday celebration, full with numerous muffins that have been adorned with the Disney characters Elsa and Anna. Malik’s Instagram slideshow additionally included a large rainbow-themed Skittles cake.
Malik began courting Hadid following his March 2015 departure from One Route. 5 years later, Us Weekly confirmed in April 2020 that the on-off couple have been gearing as much as welcome their first child collectively.
“Gigi is pregnant and he or she and Zayn are so in love,” a supply informed Us on the time. “She’s at all times needed to start out a household with Zayn.”
In September 2020, Malik introduced the beginning of their daughter.
“Our child woman is right here, wholesome & stunning,” he wrote by way of social media. “To attempt put into phrases how i’m feeling proper now could be an unattainable activity. The love i really feel for this tiny human is past my understanding. Grateful to know her, proud to name her mine, & grateful for the life we may have collectively x.”
Whereas the pair have largely saved Khai out of the highlight, Malik has gushed over his child woman in numerous interviews, revealing how she’s modified his life.
“The primary factor in my thoughts is attempting to be a superb instance to her,” he stated on the “Name Her Daddy” podcast in July. “That’s why I’m even doing this interview, you understand? I used to get a variety of nervousness round having a dialog like this. And I would like her to have the ability to have a look at me and be like, ‘My dad’s doing this.’”
Us confirmed in October 2021 that Malik and Gigi had known as it quits, however the exes are coparenting cordially. Malik informed “Name Her Daddy” host Alex Cooper that issues have been “good” between him and Hadid, additional addressing their resolution to boost Khai out of the general public eye.
“I’m not essentially attempting to protect her from it,” he defined. “I’m simply attempting to provide her an possibility.”
