Deepika Padukone Likes Instagram Video Calling Out ‘Crazy’ Fake Pregnancy Claims As Old Rumours Resurface

Bollywood actor Deepika Padukone has subtly addressed online rumours surrounding her pregnancies by endorsing a social media video that criticised persistent "fake baby bump" claims. The activity follows the recent release of new family photographs marking her daughter Dua’s second birthday, which inadvertently brought older online speculation back into the spotlight. Baby Dua Steals Spotlight in Deepika Padukone-Ranveer Singh’s New Photos As Fans Spot ‘Mini Ranveer’.

Deepika Padukone Likes Instagram Post Calling Out Fake Baby Bump Speculation

Padukone liked an Instagram Reel posted by digital content creator Arshia Moorjani, who addressed the intense public scrutiny female celebrities face during pregnancy. In the video, Moorjani praised recent family portraits shared by Padukone and her husband, actor Ranveer Singh, while condemning past social media claims that Padukone had faked her first pregnancy.

"I saw a lot of speculation about Deepika Padukone faking her pregnancy with her first baby, which is so crazy to me," Moorjani said in the clip. "Not every celebrity is faking their pregnancy... Stop normalising telling women with different body sizes that they are faking their pregnancies."  Padukone’s decision to like the post marks a rare, implicit response to the online trolling she experienced during her first pregnancy in 2024.

Viral Instagram Video About Deepika Padukone in Question

Screenshot of Deepika Padukone's Like on the Video 

Deepika-Ranveer's Family Portraits Reignite Online Scrutiny

The discussion resurfaced after Padukone and Singh shared maternity shoot pictures featuring their daughter Dua. The couple posted the images to celebrate Dua’s second birthday, revealing glimpses of their growing family as they prepare to welcome their second child.  While the photographs received overwhelming support from fans and industry colleagues, they also prompted a section of social media users to revisit claims made during her previous pregnancy.

During her first pregnancy, critics frequently targeted Padukone over her public appearances, falsely accusing her of wearing a prosthetic bump.

Unwarranted scrutiny over body types and maternity choices remains a common challenge for high-profile figures. Online commentary often subjects pregnant women in the public eye to intrusive speculation, with critics frequently analysing physical changes or choice of attire. Ganesh Chaturthi 2026: 10 Traditional Deepika Padukone Looks To Inspire Your Festive Wardrobe.

Padukone and Singh, who married in 2018, welcomed their first child in September 2024 and announced their second pregnancy earlier this year. Despite past online discourse, the couple continues to focus on their family milestones while maintaining privacy around their personal lives.

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