Neena Gupta’s Badhaai Ho moment at the age of 66? Actor’s reaction to rumors
Did Neena Gupta spark pregnancy rumors at the age of 66? The actor finally addressed the viral speculations following his appearance at a high-profile wedding ceremony.
Rumors claiming that actress Neena Gupta is pregnant at the age of 66 spread rapidly on social media this week, with the actor addressing the speculations with humour. The discussion started when Gupta attended Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna’s wedding reception in Hyderabad, where some users suggested that she was seen with a baby bump in the pictures and videos.
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As online conversations intensified, Gupta responded to the rumors in an interview Bollywood Hungama. Laughing off the speculation, he commented, “That’s all I want, a real life Congratulations,” referencing the hit film that followed an unexpected late pregnancy.
Why did the pregnancy rumors start?
Speculations first emerged after clips and pictures of the reception went viral. In several posts, social media users debated whether the actor looked pregnant.
A widely circulated post by a user named Vedika (@VedikaBaisa) read, “Is this real? 66 year old pregnant! Been watching news about her pregnancy at 66 for two days now! Don’t know if it’s real or fake but her belly doesn’t look normal!” The comment quickly gained popularity, sparking further discussion online.
As the posts spread across platforms, the rumor gained momentum, with many users questioning whether the actor might actually be expecting a child.
What did Neena Gupta say on the speculations?
Gupta strongly rejected the claims while explaining the reason behind his presence at the event.
“There is no one Congratulations. I’m not pregnant. The fact is that the fabric of the saree was thick, which made me look heavy at the event,” she explained.
The actress said she found the speculations amusing rather than disturbing. She added, “But I must say, I love all this speculation about my pregnancy at my age. It shows that we are evolving as a nation.”
Why does his personal life still attract attention?
Gupta has long been known to speak openly about her personal journey. In the 1980s, she made headlines for her relationship with former cricketer Viv Richards and raising her daughter Masaba Gupta as a single mother.
Years later, she married Delhi-based chartered accountant Vivek Mehra in 2008. Her approach of discussing life choices, career struggles and motherhood has often resonated with audiences.
The latest rumors have once again brought Gupta’s personal life into the spotlight, with social media users revisiting her early career moments and sharing memories of her journey in the industry.