Social media has been buzzing for the past few days with shocking claims that a woman reportedly aged 66 is pregnant. A viral video and photos showing a noticeable belly led many users to wonder whether the pregnancy is real or simply a misunderstanding.
The speculation largely revolves around veteran Bollywood actress Neena Gupta, after pictures from a recent wedding reception went viral online. In the images, some people believed the actress appeared to have a “baby bump,” sparking rumours that she might be expecting a child at the age of 66.
Is this for real? Pregnant at 66!
— vedika (@vedikabaisa) March 12, 2026
Seeing news since two days about her pregnancy at the age of 66! Don’t know if it’s real or fake but her tummy doesn’t look normal ! pic.twitter.com/EyX7KWS38s
However, the actress has cleared the air and dismissed the rumours. She reportedly responded with humour, saying she is not pregnant, and that the speculation began simply because of the way her saree looked in the photos.
The rumour spread rapidly across social media platforms, with many people debating whether pregnancy at such an advanced age is even possible. While extremely rare, medical science has recorded a few cases of women giving birth in their 60s — usually with the help of fertility treatments like IVF.
For example, Romanian writer Adriana Iliescu gave birth at the age of 66 through assisted reproductive technology, becoming one of the oldest mothers at the time.
Experts say natural pregnancy after menopause is extremely unlikely, which is why most late-age pregnancies involve medical intervention. Still, each viral rumour tends to capture public attention because such cases are so unusual.
In this particular case, the actress herself has confirmed that the pregnancy rumours are false, and the viral posts appear to be based on misinterpreted photos rather than any real news.
