Daijiworld Media Network - Mumbai

Mumbai, Mar 13: Actress Neena Gupta addressed circulating rumours of her being pregnant at the age of 66 with humour, calling the speculation “a real-life Badhaai Ho.” The buzz emerged after Gupta attended the wedding reception of actors Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna in Hyderabad, where some social media users suggested she appeared to have a baby bump in photos and videos.

In an interview with Bollywood Hungama, Gupta clarified, “There is no Badhaai Ho. I am not pregnant. The truth is that the saree material was thick, which made me look bulky at the event.” She added that she found the speculation amusing, saying, “I love all this speculation about my pregnancy at my age. It shows we are evolving as a nation.”

The rumours initially gained traction after viral clips and images from the reception prompted users to question whether the actor might be expecting. One widely circulated post by a user read, “Is this for real? Pregnant at 66! Seeing news since two days about her pregnancy at the age of 66! Don’t know if it’s real or fake but her tummy doesn’t look normal!”

Gupta, known for speaking openly about her personal life, previously made headlines in the 1980s for her relationship with former cricketer Viv Richards and raising daughter Masaba Gupta as a single mother. She later married chartered accountant Vivek Mehra in 2008. Her candid discussions on career, motherhood, and personal choices have often resonated with audiences.

The latest rumours have once again placed Gupta’s personal life in the spotlight, with fans revisiting her journey in the industry and celebrating her candidness.