Rumours claiming that veteran actor Neena Gupta is pregnant at the age of 66 recently spread across social media, prompting the actor to respond with humour and dismiss the speculation.
The buzz began after Gupta attended the wedding reception of actors Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna in Hyderabad. Photos and videos from the event quickly went viral, with some users claiming the actor appeared to have a baby bump.
As the speculation gained traction online, Gupta addressed the rumours in an interview with Bollywood Hungama. Laughing off the claims, she joked that people were imagining a real-life version of her hit film Badhaai Ho, which revolved around an unexpected late pregnancy.
Why did the rumours start?
The speculation started after clips and images from the reception circulated widely on social media. In several posts, users debated whether Gupta looked pregnant in the photos.
One widely shared post questioned whether the news was real, pointing to the actor’s appearance in the viral images. As the discussion spread across platforms, the rumour gained momentum, with many users expressing curiosity about whether the actor might actually be expecting a child.
What did Neena Gupta say?
Gupta quickly clarified that the rumours were baseless. According to the actor, her appearance in the photos was simply due to the outfit she wore at the event.
She explained that the thick material of her saree made her look bulkier than usual, leading to the misunderstanding. While denying the claims, Gupta added that she found the speculation amusing rather than upsetting, joking that such rumours showed how people were becoming more open-minded.
Why does her personal life attract attention?
Over the years, Gupta has often spoken candidly about her personal life. In the 1980s, she was in a relationship with former West Indies cricketer Viv Richards and raised their daughter, designer-actor Masaba Gupta, as a single mother.
She later married Delhi-based chartered accountant Vivek Mehra in 2008. Gupta’s openness about her experiences with motherhood, relationships and career challenges has long resonated with audiences.
The latest round of speculation has once again brought the actor’s personal life into the spotlight, with social media users revisiting her journey in the film industry and sharing memories of her work.
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