9th October 2023, Mumbai: Anushka Sharma and Virat Kohli’s Surprise Announcement
Bollywood actress Anushka Sharma has once again taken the limelight with rumors of her second pregnancy. The couple, Anushka and Indian cricketer Virat Kohli, have neither confirmed nor denied the news but were spotted outside a maternity clinic. This secretive approach to pregnancy isn’t unique in the world of celebrities.
Alia Bhatt’s Mysterious First Trimester
Actress Alia Bhatt, known for her roles in movies like “Jigra,” recently tied the knot with Ranbir Kapoor. She managed to conceal her pregnancy during the crucial first 12 weeks, citing exhaustion and nausea as her reasons. Fans were surprised when they finally noticed her baby bump.
Priyanka Chopra’s Low-Key Surrogacy
International sensation Priyanka Chopra and husband Nick Jonas stunned everyone by announcing the birth of their daughter, Malti Marie Chopra Jonas, through surrogacy on January 21, 2022. Priyanka successfully kept her baby plans under wraps, making the big reveal even more surprising.
Shilpa Saklani’s Hidden Journey to Motherhood
Television actress Shilpa Saklani and her husband Apurva Agnihotri surprised their fans when they shared pictures of their daughter Ishaani. Having married in 2004, they welcomed their first child after 18 years. Shilpa concealed her pregnancy for a long time and revealed her daughter when she was a month old.
Asin Thottumkal’s Nine-Month Secret
Asin married the founder of Micromax, Rahul Sharma, in January 2016. She successfully kept her pregnancy hidden for the entire nine months, welcoming a baby girl on October 24, 2017. Her discretion maintained her privacy during this special time.
Shriya Saran’s Quiet Motherhood
Actress Shriya Saran, known for her role in “Drishyam 2,” married Andrei Koscheev in 2018. Surprising her fans, she announced the birth of her daughter nearly a year after the fact, in 2021. Shriya’s desire to cherish her motherhood privately led to her decision to keep her pregnancy news a secret.
Neha Dhupia’s Six-Month Wait
Neha Dhupia and actor Angad Bedi’s whirlwind romance resulted in a wedding on May 10. The actress kept her pregnancy a secret for six months, fearing it might affect her career. It wasn’t until later that she shared her joy with the world, proudly flaunting her baby bump in pictures.
Gul Panag’s Unseen Pregnancy
Actress Gul Panag, who married her pilot beau Rishi Attari in 2011, managed to keep her pregnancy hidden for all nine months. In 2018, when her baby boy turned six months old, she finally revealed the news. She cited privacy as the primary reason behind her discretion.
Rani Mukerji’s Private Pregnancy
Bollywood veteran Rani Mukerji, who married Aditya Chopra, the Chairman of Yash Raj Films, on April 21, 2014, is known for her private life. She kept her pregnancy under wraps as well, and speculations about her being blessed with a baby girl only added to the mystery.
The Art of Celebrity Pregnancy Secrecy
These celebrities have shown us that, even in the age of instant information and social media, it’s possible to keep some aspects of life truly private. Whether for personal reasons or to maintain a sense of normalcy, these stars have chosen to shield their pregnancy journeys from the public eye, making their eventual announcements all the more surprising and heartwarming for their fans. It’s a reminder that some moments are best cherished away from the spotlight.
-by Kashvi Gala