Umi Pipik is opening up about the family’s decision to keep the face of her new grandchild private, following the birth of Adiba Khanza and Egy Maulana Vikri’s first child. The family is prioritizing protecting the baby from the potentially harmful effects of envy, known in Indonesian culture as ‘ain.
“Until now, the baby’s face has been covered, and hasn’t been revealed because we are guarding against ‘ain, you know,” Umi Pipik explained to media at the Studio Rumpi: No Secret TransTV in South Jakarta on Friday, February 13, 2026.
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Umi Pipik explained that babies are particularly vulnerable to negative energy from excessive praise or envious glances. This belief led the family to agree to limit the public sharing of photos of Adiba and Egy Maulana’s child.
“‘Ain affects young children more quickly. Babies are more susceptible to ‘ain. It can arrive from people looking at them, or from praise, or anything,” she said.
“That’s why it’s forbidden to show [the baby’s face], to post something that could cause ‘ain, whether it’s from the husband and wife, or from the child, especially a baby. That’s why it’s always covered,” Umi Pipik continued.
She expressed surprise when some social media users commented on her grandchild’s appearance, asking, “How do you know? It’s covered!”
Despite keeping the baby’s face hidden, Umi Pipik did offer a small glimpse into the child’s features. She described a harmonious blend of both parents’ looks, with a resemblance to her late husband, Uje.
“It’s a mix. There’s Uje in there, there’s Adiba, and Egy’s features are more prominent. There’s a nose like Adiba, and like Umi too,” she shared.
Beyond concerns about ‘ain, Umi Pipik also cited privacy and safety as key reasons for the family’s caution, given the increasing number of crimes against children. The decision reflects a growing trend among Indonesian celebrities to carefully manage their children’s public image.
“We’re really protecting this child,” Umi Pipik emphasized.
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