Is Sonakshi Sinha Expecting? Zaheer Iqbal’s Witty Response to Her Bump Ignites Online Reactions

A wave of speculation engulfed social media after Bollywood actress Sonakshi Sinha appeared at a public event with her midsection discreetly draped in a dupatta, leading many to conjecture that the actress might be concealing a pregnancy.

The subtle gesture was enough to trigger murmurs among attendees, and the rumor rapidly gained momentum online. When approached for a reaction, Sonakshi’s husband Zaheer Iqbal responded with characteristic humor, remarking, “My ears have yet to receive this news — perhaps they’re still taking a rest.” His ironic comment, rather than quelling the speculation, only amplified the buzz across platforms.

 

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Observers noted that Sonakshi’s demeanor and body language at the event bore a resemblance to that of expectant women, inadvertently lending credence to the gossip. Matters intensified when Zaheer, in front of flashing cameras, lightly placed his hand on her stomach in a seemingly affectionate gesture — a moment instantly seized upon by onlookers as confirmation of the whispers.

Sonakshi, however, sternly rebuked her husband, pushing him away, an exchange that left Zaheer and other guests in fits of laughter.

Despite the rapidly escalating chatter, neither Sonakshi nor her representatives have issued any formal clarification. Yet the couple’s playful dismissal of the matter has, in effect, served as an informal rebuttal to the claims — leaving the rumors without any substantial ground to stand on.

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