Veteran actor Neena Gupta, 66, recently found herself at the centre of unusual online speculation after rumors began circulating on social media claiming she was pregnant. Neena responded to the chatter with her trademark humor, dismissing the claims.
The rumors started after she attended the wedding reception of actors Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna in Hyderabad last week. Photos and videos from the event quickly went viral on social media platforms. In several 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, leading to baseless rumors about her being pregnant. Neena clarified the misunderstanding 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 her situation and also poked fun at the viral chatter and the way people reacted online.
Neena has often been open about her personal life. In the 1980s, she was in a relationship with former West Indies cricket team cricketer Viv Richards. She raised her daughter, fashion designer-turned-actor Masaba Gupta, as a single mother. Years later, Neena married Delhi-based chartered accountant Vivek Mehra in 2008.
On the work front, Neena was last seen in the film Vadh 2 alongside Sanjay Mishra. She will next be seen in the Netflix drama series Chumbak.
