Neena reacts to pregnancy rumours after Vijay-Rashmika reception appearance

Neena Gupta has spoken about the constant scrutiny she has faced over her personal choices. The actor has often been questioned about her relationship with Vivian Richards and her decision to have Masaba Gupta outside marriage.Neena Gupta raised Masaba Gupta as a single mother. She has also been open about the social judgments that came with those decisions. Over the years, her fashion choices have also attracted criticism. Some people have questioned her for wearing outfits considered bold for her age.In an interview with News18, Neena Gupta reflected on the intrusive questions she has faced throughout her life. She recalled being questioned about marriage and even dealing with complaints from neighbours.“People would ask me when I would get married. I would tell them that main tere baap ka nahi khaati, apne baap ka rahi hoon, toh kya problem hai? I’ve faced judgment from neighbours too. They had once complained about me. I came to know who did it, and I don’t speak to them nicely anymore," she said.Pregnancy speculation followed reception appearanceEarlier this year, Neena Gupta attended the wedding reception of Vijay Deverakonda and

Rashmika Mandanna

in Hyderabad. Images and videos from the event later circulated widely on social media.

Some users noticed what appeared to be a slight bulge around the actor's stomach. The visuals soon led to speculation that Neena Gupta was pregnant.The actor has now explained how the appearance came about. According to Neena Gupta, the way her saree was draped created the impression of a visible bump. She said the garment was made from thick fabric. One of the pleats fell across her stomach and created the shape that prompted the speculation.Neena Gupta jokes about being pregnant in her 60sSpeaking about the incident, Neena Gupta said the speculation continued to surprise her. She eventually decided to respond to people by playing along with the rumours.“I wore a saree to the wedding. It was made of a thick fabric. The pleat fell in such a way that there was a bulge over my belly. And soon, people started saying that I got pregnant in my 60s. Eventually, whoever asked me about it, I started telling them that yes, I’m pregnant.

Waise, I heard that a woman in her 70s gave birth to twins, toh iska matlab mera chance hai abhi (laughs)," she said.The actor also made it clear that the repeated questions were frustrating for her. “I got annoyed with it," Neena Gupta said.Neena Gupta has spoken about judgment beforeThe pregnancy speculation is not the first time Neena Gupta has faced public commentary about her personal life. She has previously discussed the challenges of making choices that did not fit conventional expectations. Her relationship with Vivian Richards and her decision to raise Masaba Gupta as a single mother have both been subjects of public discussion. Neena Gupta has also addressed criticism surrounding her appearance and clothing.