Bollywood actor Sonam Kapoor has announced her second pregnancy, and fans and film fraternity members are delighted with the news. The actress took to Instagram and posted a set of radiant pictures of herself, flaunting her baby bump, and captioned it simply, “MOTHER.” As soon as she posted, there came a barrage of warm congratulations from across the film fraternity, while comments came pouring in from her husband, entrepreneur Anand Ahuja.
Speaking to sources and via her Instagram Stories, Sonam and Anand are expecting their second child in spring 2026. Another joyful chapter unfolds for the couple, who welcomed their first son, Vayu, in August of 2022. Anand responded with a playful and affectionate comment, “Double trouble,” followed by another calling her a “chic mama,” reflecting the couple’s signature blend of humor and style.
Living up to her reputation as one of Bollywood’s most influential fashion icons, Sonam’s pregnancy reveal came with a striking sartorial choice. She wore a hot-pink pure wool suit, inspired by Princess Diana’s iconic wardrobe, complete with oversized padded shoulders and soft sculpted lines. Instantly, the outfit designed by Margaretha Ley for Escada stole the show for its elegance and nostalgic royal charm. The look was styled by her sister and long-time collaborator, Rhea Kapoor, further adding that extra layer of signature Kapoor family flair to the announcement.
Sonam has spoken candidly of motherhood in the past. During her first pregnancy, she shared she resorted to progesterone treatments, taking shots in her thighs and stomach owing to her “advanced maternal age.” She added that she gained almost 35 kilograms during the first pregnancy—a time she referred to as physically exhausting yet very enriching. In the postpartum period, Sonam mentioned taking 16 months to get back to feeling like herself again and stressed a holistic approach to recovery based on being patient, taking care of oneself, and mental well-being rather than losing weight quickly.
Her openness regarding the challenges of pregnancy and postpartum recovery was very well-received by a lot of new mothers, so a second pregnancy announcement appears to indicate that she will further use her platform to discuss maternal health, body image, and self-care.
With a second child on the way and a reasonably well-delineated timeline towards her 2026 due date, fans expect more shots of Sonam’s maternity journey, above all, of course, her highly regarded fashion choices. And as always, the actor seems ready to mix motherhood with her signature blend of elegance, glamour, and candidness.
