Mother’s Day 2026: How Kareena Kapoor, Farah Khan, Neha Dhupia, Bipasha Basu and Preity Zinta embraced motherhood in their 40s

Many Bollywood celebrities have embraced motherhood in their 40s, choosing parenthood through natural birth, artificial insemination, surrogacy, and personal timing. From natural birth to artificial insemination and surrogacy, their stories show different paths to raising a family. Leading up to Mother’s Day 2026, this show features stars who confidently balance their careers, public attention, personal choices, and late motherhood, proving that parenting can begin beautifully at any stage of life.

Gauri Khan, interior designer and wife of Shah Rukh Khan, became a mother again at the age of 43 when she welcomed AbRam Khan through IVF in 2013. Already a mother to Aryan and Suhana, she later expanded her family. Her story highlights how assisted reproduction has helped many women embrace motherhood on their own schedule, while balancing family, work, and an overall interest in strength, grace, and quiet warmth.

Farah Khan Kundra became a mother at the age of 43 when she welcomed triplets Kaiser, Anya, and Diva through IVF in 2008. The director spoke candidly about choosing IVF and her path to motherhood. Her story remains one of the most discussed journeys of late motherhood in Bollywood, illustrating how perseverance, medical support and personal faith helped her build the family she wanted with courage, patience and enduring joy.

Shilpa Shetty became a mother to her son Viaan at the age of 37, and welcomed her daughter Samisha through surrogacy in 2020 when she was 41. She often spoke of the joys and challenges of expanding her family. Her journey reflects how motherhood can take different paths, with women choosing natural birth, surrogacy, or other methods while continuing to live full, visible, and active lives with grace.

Preity Zinta welcomed twins Jay Zinta Goodenough and Gia Zinta Goodenough through surrogacy when she was 46 years old. The actress entered a new chapter with joy and confidence, choosing motherhood at the right time for her. Her journey has become part of a broader conversation about women’s embrace of parenthood later in life, supported by changing choices, science, and personal preparedness.

Kareena Kapoor embraced motherhood once again at the age of 40 when she welcomed her second son, J Ali Khan, in February 2021. Already a mother to Taimur, she continued to work during her pregnancy and balanced public life with family duties. Her journey reflected a modern approach to motherhood, showing that a woman could expand her family later in life while remaining active, ambitious, and present in her professional and personal world with ease and warmth.

Dia Mirza welcomed her son Afyaan Azad a few months before he turned 40. Her motherhood journey was followed by an intimate backyard wedding that drew attention for its warmth and personal style. She entered this new phase gracefully, joining the women who later embraced parenting. Her story reflects how love, family, and new beginnings can unfold beautifully at any age and stage of life.

Bipasha Basu gave birth to her daughter Devi in ​​November 2022 at the age of 43. Speaking to ETimes, she said, “Karan and I were clear from the beginning that we wanted a baby.” “For me, this is the right time,” she added. Her words reflected her belief that motherhood comes at just the right time, without the pressures of age or the outside expectations of her family.

Neha Dhupia welcomed her first child, Mehr, at the age of 37 and later announced her second pregnancy at the age of 41. Her journey challenged the idea that women should follow a fixed schedule for family life. By embracing motherhood in her late 30s and 40s, she reflected a growing shift among women choosing careers, marriage and parenthood at their own pace.

Anita Hassanandani welcomed her son Aaravv in 2021 at the age of 40. The actress had earlier shared her desire to enjoy married life before becoming a mother . She later described motherhood at the age of 40 as the best decision she had made. Her journey speaks to the many women who choose to take their time, build their relationships, and enter parenting when they feel emotionally ready and deeply prepared.

Amrita Rao, remembered for her role in Sooraj Barjatya’s ‘Vivah’, welcomed her first child, son Veer, with husband RJ Anmol in November 2020. She later entered motherhood while keeping much of her personal life quiet and private. Her journey showed a quieter side of celebrity parenting, rooted in family, patience, and choosing to embrace motherhood when the couple felt ready in their own way.

Kishore Merchant became a mother at the age of 41 when she welcomed son Nirveer with husband Suyash Rai in 2021. The couple did not plan the pregnancy, but described the journey as smooth and unexpected. Her story added another perspective to late motherhood, showing that family milestones can arrive in surprising ways and still bring profound joy, change, and a renewed sense of purpose.