Archive · 11 Sep 2026
Neena Gupta Recalls Body-Shaming, Pregnancy Speculation and Blunt Replies
Neena Gupta talked about rude comments people make about her body and private life.
She remembered that a saree once made her waist look bigger.
Some people then wrongly wondered whether she was pregnant when she was 60.
She said people should not judge someone’s body from a picture.
Gupta jokingly advised others to tell body-shamers that they are pregnant.
She also gave a strong response to people asking why she was or was not married.
In March 2026, another saree created a similar illusion in photographs.
Gupta explained that the saree’s thick material, not a pregnancy, caused the appearance.
Neena Gupta recalled being body-shamed after a saree appeared bulky around her waist.
She said people once speculated that she was pregnant when she was 60.
Gupta advised people facing body-shaming to respond by saying they are pregnant.
She bluntly addressed intrusive questions about marriage and other personal matters.
In March 2026, saree material prompted similar pregnancy rumors about Gupta at age 66.
- Who
- Veteran actress Neena Gupta.
- What
- She discussed body-shaming, pregnancy speculation, and intrusive questions about marriage.
- When
- She discussed the experiences in an interview; similar rumors emerged in March 2026. Chumbak premiered on September 10, 2026.
- Where
- The interview was with CNN-News18, and the later speculation followed photos from a wedding reception.
- Why
- A saree’s shape and thick material made her waist appear bulky, while people also asked intrusive questions about her personal life.
- Person
- Neena Gupta
- Interview outlet
- CNN-News18
- Earlier body-shaming recollection
- Gupta said people speculated she was pregnant when she was 60.
- Later pregnancy speculation
- In March 2026, social media users speculated that Gupta was pregnant at 66.
- Cause of later speculation
- Gupta said the thick material of her saree created the appearance of a baby bump.
- Related series
- Gupta plays Rajni Merchant in Chumbak.
- Release date
- Chumbak premiered on Netflix on September 10, 2026.