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Kareena Kapoor dismisses pregnancy rumours, explains baby bump on social media
✍️ Hindustan Times
🗓 23 Aug 2026, 02:19 PM
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Bollywood star Kareena Kapoor brushed aside speculation about a pregnancy, saying the visible bump is a result of her recent fitness routine.
Mumbai, August 23 — Actress Kareena Kapoor took to her Instagram Stories to address circulating rumors that she was expecting a child. A short video clip showed her smiling and gesturing towards her midsection, prompting widespread speculation among fans and media outlets.
In the clip, Kapoor clarified that the protrusion is not a pregnancy but the outcome of a new core‑strengthening workout she has been following. She described the exercises as part of a fitness regimen aimed at improving posture and abdominal tone.
The actress’s statement was met with a mix of relief and amusement on social platforms, with many users praising her transparency. No official confirmation of a pregnancy has been provided, and Kapoor emphasized that she is focusing on her upcoming film projects.
The incident underscores the rapid spread of celebrity rumours on digital media and highlights how public figures often use personal channels to set the record straight.
In the clip, Kapoor clarified that the protrusion is not a pregnancy but the outcome of a new core‑strengthening workout she has been following. She described the exercises as part of a fitness regimen aimed at improving posture and abdominal tone.
The actress’s statement was met with a mix of relief and amusement on social platforms, with many users praising her transparency. No official confirmation of a pregnancy has been provided, and Kapoor emphasized that she is focusing on her upcoming film projects.
The incident underscores the rapid spread of celebrity rumours on digital media and highlights how public figures often use personal channels to set the record straight.