Veteran actor Neena Gupta garnered headlines after reports on social media claimed that she is pregnant at the age of 66. The rumours surfaced when she wore a heavy saree at Rashmika and Vijay's reception. The actor was seen caressing her stomach, which fuelled the speculation. In the viral clips, Neena was seen posing for the paparazzi before entering the venue. Hours after the visuals spread online, a section of social media began speculating about her appearance.
Reacting to the speculation, Neena addressed the rumours during a conversation with Subhash K Jha, writing for Bollywood Hungama, and dismissed them in a witty manner. She said, "This is all I need, a real-life Badhaai Ho."
Neena went on to clarify the reason behind the misunderstanding and firmly denied the claims. She explained the situation and also poked fun at the viral chatter and the way people reacted online. Opening up about the speculation, she said, "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. But I must say, I love all this speculation about my pregnancy at my age. It shows we are evolving as a nation."
Neena Gupta attended the reception party of Sooraj Barjatya's daughter, Esha.
Over the years, Neena has often been open about her personal life. In the 1980s, she was in a relationship with former West Indies cricketer Viv Richards. She single-handedly raised her daugther Masaba Gupta, and now she is a grandmother too.
Years later, Neena married Delhi-based chartered accountant Vivek Mehra in 2008.
Neena Gupta's work front
Neena was last seen in the film Vadh 2 alongside Sanjay Mishra. Vadh 2 opened with modest audience interest and saw a brief surge in word of mouth. Despite strong performances by Neena Gupta and Sanjay Mishra, the film struggled to sustain momentum and ended with a modest box office total of around Rs 3.35 crore. She will next be seen in the Netflix drama series Chumbak.
