Archive · 23 Aug 2026
Kareena Kapoor Khan Humorously Responds to Pregnancy Rumours and Paparazzi
A video of Kareena Kapoor Khan leaving a gym spread online.
Some people thought her stomach looked like a baby bump.
An umbrella held in front of her made the rumours grow.
Kareena did not announce that she was pregnant.
Instead, she shared a funny picture of someone with a bloated stomach.
She added pizza and laughing emojis, suggesting that food might explain the appearance.
The post also used a song from the film “Hum Aapke Hain Koun..!”.
Later, Kareena joked with photographers that they were driving her crazy.
Saba Pataudi said people should stop guessing about Kareena’s private life.
A paparazzi video of Kareena Kapoor Khan leaving a gym on August 21 sparked speculation that she was expecting a third child.
Some social media users interpreted her appearance and an umbrella shielding her from photographers as signs of a possible baby bump.
Kareena shared an Instagram Stories post featuring a bloated stomach, laughing and pizza emojis, and “Chocolate Lime Juice” from “Hum Aapke Hain Koun..!”.
She later told photographers in Mumbai, “Pagal kar dete ho tum log,” meaning “You people drive me crazy.”
Saba Pataudi rejected the pregnancy rumours, attributing the speculation to an angle or appearance and asking people to respect Kareena’s privacy.
- Who
- Actor Kareena Kapoor Khan, paparazzi, social media users and her sister-in-law Saba Pataudi.
- What
- A gym video prompted third-pregnancy rumours, which Kareena addressed humorously through Instagram and a comment to photographers.
- When
- The video surfaced on August 21; Kareena posted her Instagram response on Saturday and spoke to photographers on August 22.
- Where
- The video showed Kareena leaving a gym, while her later interaction with photographers took place in Mumbai.
- Why
- Social media users interpreted Kareena’s appearance and an umbrella shielding her from photographers as possible signs of pregnancy.
Social Media Speculation
Kareena and Family’s Response
Meaning of the gym video
Social Media Speculation
Some social media users interpreted Kareena’s appearance and the umbrella held in front of her as possible evidence of a baby bump.
Kareena and Family’s Response
Kareena’s humorous Instagram post appeared to suggest that bloating or food, rather than pregnancy, explained the appearance that prompted the speculation.
Third-pregnancy claims
Social Media Speculation
Online discussion suggested that Kareena might be expecting a third child.
Kareena and Family’s Response
Neither Kareena nor her family confirmed the claim; Saba Pataudi explicitly rejected the rumours.
Public discussion of private matters
Social Media Speculation
The paparazzi footage and online commentary turned Kareena’s appearance into a subject of public speculation.
Kareena and Family’s Response
Saba urged people to avoid speculation and respect Kareena’s private life.
- Rumour
- Social media users speculated that Kareena Kapoor Khan was expecting her third child.
- Trigger
- A video showed Kareena walking toward her car after a gym session while a team member held an umbrella in front of her.
- Instagram response
- Kareena shared a post showing a man with a bloated stomach and added laughing and pizza emojis.
- Song reference
- The post used “Chocolate Lime Juice” from “Hum Aapke Hain Koun..!”.
- Paparazzi comment
- Kareena told photographers, “Pagal kar dete ho tum log,” or “You people drive me crazy.”
- Family response
- Saba Pataudi rejected the rumours and said speculation could stem from a bad angle or a bad hair day.
- Privacy appeal
- Saba asked people to live and let live and said some matters should remain private.
