The rumours had intensified recently following Sonakshi’s appearances at several high-profile events, where netizens claimed to spot a "bump" in her traditional outfits.
The "Nani" Counter-Punch 👵
During an interaction with Instant Bollywood, Poonam laughed off the media's obsession with her becoming a grandmother:
The Quote: "Pata nahi kitni baar nani bana diya humko (I don’t know how many times they’ve already made me a grandmother)," she joked, acknowledging the recurring nature of these rumors since Sonakshi’s wedding to Zaheer Iqbal in June 2024.
The Hope: While dismissing the current news, she expressed a positive outlook for the future: "Lekin chalo, woh khushi bhi humko milegi, zaroor milegi woh khushi (But anyway, we will get that happiness too, we definitely will)."
A Mother’s Reflection on Daughters 🌸
Beyond the rumors, Poonam took a moment to reflect on the joy Sonakshi has brought to the Sinha household:
The Best Moment: She recalled the day Sonakshi was born as the "best moment" of her life.
The Sentiment: "I feel life is nothing without daughters. Having daughters is very important," she shared, reinforcing the strong bond she shares with the Heeramandi star.
Sonakshi’s "World Record" Response 🌍
Poonam’s reaction follows Sonakshi’s own hilarious attempts to debunk the rumors over the past year.
The Viral Post: In late 2025, after a similar wave of speculation, Sonakshi took to Instagram with a sarcastic note:
"World record holder for longest pregnancy in human history (16 months and counting, according to our lovely and hyper-intelligent media) simply for posing with a hand around midsection."
Zaheer’s Prank: Her husband, Zaheer Iqbal, has also been seen jokingly telling paparazzi to "Sambhaal ke" (Be careful) while Sonakshi walks, only to clarify seconds later that he was just mocking the headlines.
Timeline of the Sinha-Iqbal "Baby Buzz"
Event Date Outcome Wedding June 23, 2024 First wave of rumors started. Red Outfit Event Late 2025 "Baby bump" theory went viral. Diwali Bash 2025 Nov 2025 Sonakshi & Zaheer mocked the media with a "long pregnancy" post. Poonam's Reaction April 5, 2026 Rumors officially dismissed as "media-made."
SantaBanta Verdict:
It seems the media is in more of a hurry for a "Junior Sona" than the family itself. Poonam Sinha’s lighthearted dismissal is a clear signal that when there is actual "good news," it will come from the family, not from a camera angle. For the fans in Mohali, the takeaway is clear: Sonakshi is currently busy living her best life, not prepping a nursery just yet.
