Bollywood star Kareena Kapoor Khan recently found herself at the centre of intense online speculation following a viral video of her stepping out of a gym. Fans and netizens quickly began buzzing with rumours that the actress might be expecting her third child.
However, her sister-in-law, Saba Pataudi, was quick to step in, decisively putting an end to the gossip through a candid Instagram post. Here is a complete breakdown of how the rumours started, Saba’s reaction, and what she had to say about the relentless media scrutiny.
The Viral Gym Video That Started It All
The rumours ignited on August 21, 2026, when paparazzi accounts shared a clip of Kareena Kapoor Khan walking towards her car after a workout session. In the video, a member of her team was seen holding an umbrella in front of her, partially obscuring the paparazzi’s view.
The actress’s appearance, combined with the umbrella, led some social media users to prematurely speculate that she was hiding a baby bump. The clip spread rapidly, prompting widespread chatter about a potential addition to the Pataudi family.
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Saba Pataudi’s Swift Response
Taking to her Instagram Stories, Saif Ali Khan’s sister, Saba Pataudi, addressed the swirling rumours head-on. Sharing a picture of Kareena, Saba clarified that the assumptions were entirely baseless and merely the result of an unflattering camera angle.
“A bad angle… Or a bad hair day! How can everyone assume another extreme!! She walked out of an airport looking slick classy n slim, And today out of a gym! That’s it!!” — Saba Pataudi
Saba’s statement highlighted how a single, out-of-context video shouldn’t be used to draw dramatic conclusions about someone’s personal life. Sources close to Kareena’s team also independently confirmed that the pregnancy rumours were false.
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A Hilarious Twist: Saba Wants Soha to Have Baby No. 2
While shutting down the gossip about Kareena, Saba added a lighthearted twist to her post. She revealed that if she were trying to convince anyone in the family to have a second child, it would be her younger sister, Soha Ali Khan.
Saba jokingly wrote:
“I’ve been convincing my sister to have a 2nd child… wish that was true! She’ll kill me for saying it!”
Soha Ali Khan and her husband, actor Kunal Kemmu, are currently parents to one daughter, eight-year-old Inaaya Naumi Kemmu. Meanwhile, Kareena and Saif share two sons—Taimur (born in 2016) and Jehangir, affectionately known as Jeh (born in 2021).
“Live and Let Live”
Concluding her Instagram Story, Saba made a strong appeal to netizens and the media to respect the family’s privacy and avoid unnecessary speculation. Her final message was clear:
- “Live n let live guys.”
- “Some things are left private.”
- “No speculation needed. With love n respect.”
Kareena Kapoor Khan recently returned from a family vacation celebrating Saif Ali Khan’s 56th birthday. On the work front, Kareena was last seen in Singham Again and is gearing up for her 68th film, Meghna Gulzar’s upcoming investigative drama, Daayra.
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