Live and let live: Saba Pataudi shuts down Kareena Kapoor pregnancy rumours

Saba Pataudi, actor Saif Ali Khan’s sister, has dismissed speculation about Kareena Kapoor’s pregnancy. Reacting to a viral paparazzi video that triggered the rumours, Saba said the speculation stemmed from a misleading camera angle. The rumours began after a clip of Kareena walking surfaced online, with some social media users claiming that she appeared to have a baby bump.Re-sharing the video on her Instagram Story, Saba urged people not to draw conclusions about private matters. She also joked that she had, in fact, been trying to convince her sister Soha Ali Khan to have a second child.In her Story, Saba wrote, “A bad angle or a bad hair day! How can everyone assume another extreme!! She walked out of an airport looking slick, classy and slim, and today out of a gym! That’s it!! (sic)”She added, “I’ve been convincing my sister to have a 2nd child ... wish that was true! She’ll kill me for saying it! Live n let live guys. Some things are left private. No speculation needed. With love and respect (sic)” See the Story here: Kareena’s team had also denied the pregnancy reports before Saba addressed the speculation. Speaking to HT City, her team said, “Kareena is not pregnant. This is not true.” Kareena and Saif Ali Khan have two sons, Taimur Ali Khan and Jehangir Ali Khan. Soha Ali Khan and Kunal Kemmu, meanwhile, have a daughter, Inaaya.Watch the viral here:Kareena Kapoor's recent family holidayThe pregnancy rumours emerged shortly after Kareena and Saif returned from a family holiday celebrating the actor's 56th birthday on August 16. Kareena later shared a series of unseen pictures from the trip, including a photograph of herself posing with Saif in a white bikini, along with pictures of the food they enjoyed during the holiday.Sharing the pictures on Instagram, Kareena wrote, “Happy Birthday to my forever ride or die how boring would life be without you? This insta-post pictures are all approved by him loves it when I post his pictures (sic).”Here's the post:What's next for Kareena Kapoor?On the work front, Kareena will next star in Meghna Gulzar’s Daayra, alongside Prithviraj Sukumaran. The investigative drama, inspired by true events, explores crime, justice and punishment, as well as the way public opinion can shape perceptions of a shocking incident. The film marks Kareena’s 68th film as a leading actor and is scheduled to release in theatres on September 18.- EndsPublished On: Aug 22, 2026 15:23 IST