Motherhood doesn’t really follow a timeline anymore and honestly, that’s the best part. Whether it’s in your 20s or 40s, every journey looks different, and more and more women are choosing to embrace it when
they feel truly ready. And in Bollywood too, several leading ladies have shown that stepping into motherhood in your 40s is not just possible, but also beautiful in its own way.
The latest to join this list is Deepika Padukone, who recently shared a happy update with husband Ranveer Singh.
Let’s take a look at Bollywood actresses who got pregnant in their 40s.
Deepika Padukone (40)
Deepika and Ranveer took to Instagram to announce that they are expecting their second child. The couple shared a sweet post featuring their daughter Dua holding a positive pregnancy test kit. They had welcomed their first child on September 8, 2024, and now, Deepika is set to embrace motherhood again at 40.
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Sonam Kapoor (40)
Sonam Kapoor recently welcomed her second son with husband Anand Ahuja. She gave fans a glimpse of the newborn through pictures from the hospital and penned an emotional note thanking the doctors and medical staff. The couple had announced the birth on March 29, and Sonam shared how their elder son Vayu is thrilled to have a baby brother, adding that their family now feels complete.
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Katrina Kaif (42)
Katrina Kaif and Vicky Kaushal became parents to a baby boy, sharing the news with a joint Instagram post. “Our bundle of joy has arrived. With immense gratitude, we welcome our baby boy. 7th November, 2025. — Katrina & Vicky,” they wrote. The couple had earlier revealed their pregnancy with a heartfelt picture capturing a quiet moment together.
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Kareena Kapoor Khan (40)
Kareena welcomed her second son, Jehangir Ali Khan, in February 2021 when she was 40. Already a mom to Taimur, Kareena balanced her career and motherhood with ease, continuing to remain one of Bollywood’s most loved stars.
Shilpa Shetty (45)
Shilpa Shetty Kundra expanded her family in 2020 when she welcomed daughter Samisha through surrogacy. She was 45 at the time and already a mother to son Viaan.
Gauri Khan (43)
Gauri Khan and Shah Rukh Khan welcomed their youngest son AbRam via surrogacy in 2013. She was 43 then, adding another member to their well-known family.
Farah Khan (43)
Farah Khan embraced motherhood at 43 and welcomed triplets—Czar, Anya and Diva—with husband Shirish Kunder. Talk about a full house!
Neha Dhupia (41)
Neha Dhupia and Angad Bedi became parents for the second time in 2021. Speaking about it, Neha had said, “In the last two years, we became confident that we should have one more child. The first time around, you are jumping into unknown territory, while during the second time, you know how beautiful it’s going to be.”
Ekta Kapoor (42)
Ekta Kapoor chose surrogacy to become a mother in 2019. She welcomed her son Ravie at 42 and has since embraced motherhood while continuing to dominate the entertainment space.
Mandira Bedi (48)
Mandira Bedi adopted her daughter Tara in 2020 at the age of 48. Announcing the news, she wrote, “She has come to us like a blessing from above. Our little girl, Tara.”
Amrita Rao (40s)
Amrita Rao welcomed her first child, Veer, in November 2020. She chose to keep her baby away from the spotlight initially before introducing him to the world months later.
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Kishwer Merchantt (40)
Kishwer Merchantt and Suyyash Rai welcomed their son Nirvair in 2021. She had earlier described becoming a mother at 40 as nothing less than a blessing.
Anita Hassanandani (40)
Anita Hassanandani embraced motherhood at 40 when she welcomed her son Aaravv with husband Rohit Reddy in 2021.
Preity Zinta (46)
Preity Zinta and her husband Gene Goodenough became parents to twins in 2021 via surrogacy. Sharing the news, she wrote, “Hi everyone, I wanted to share our amazing news with all of you today. Gene & I are overjoyed & our hearts are filled with so much gratitude & with so much love as we welcome our twins Jai Zinta Goodenough & Gia Zinta Goodenough into our family. We are very excited about this new phase in our lives. A heartfelt thank you to the doctors, nurses and to our surrogate for being part of this incredible journey. Loads of love and light – Gene, Preity, Jai & Gia.”
From first-time moms to second (or even third!) journeys, these women prove that motherhood doesn’t come with an expiry date. It’s all about timing, choice, and embracing the moment when it feels right.
