Katrina Kaif to Kareena Kapoor: Actresses who embraced motherhood in their 40's

Motherhood has no expiry date. These Bollywood actresses show that it is possible and beautiful to have children in your 40s, whether naturally, with medical help, or through adoption.

Published: Tuesday,Sep 23, 2025 12:19 PM GMT+05:30

Divya Shah

Actresses embracing motherhood at their 40's

For decades, the idea of becoming a mother after forty was whispered about as if it belonged to the realm of rare miracles. Today, several Bollywood stars have shown that age is neither a barrier nor a reason to hold back from embracing the joy of raising a child. Whether through natural pregnancies, surrogacy, or adoption, these women have rewritten the rules and inspired countless others with their choices and confidence.

It was today when actress Katrina Kaif and Vicky Kaushal sent the social media into frenzy as they officially announced their pregnancy online. The couple shared a lovely tender black-and-white Polaroid on Instagram where Katrina was seen flaunting her baby bump while Vicky looked at it all lovingly. Sharing the post they wrote, "On our way to start the best chapter of our lives with hearts full of joy and gratitude. 🙏🏽”. Katrina Kaif is 42 years old and it's a great phase of her life as she will proudly embrace motherhood at this age. Fans have filled the post with love and best wishes for the couple and if earlier reports are to be believed the baby is due in the first half of October.

Kareena Kapoor Khan

When Kareena Kapoor Khan welcomed her second son, Jehangir Ali Khan, on February 21, 2021, she had just turned forty. Already a doting mother to Taimur Ali Khan, Kareena balanced her career with grace through both pregnancies. She worked through much of her second pregnancy, proving that a thriving career and motherhood can coexist beautifully.

Shilpa Shetty Kundra

Shilpa Shetty first welcomed her son Viaan at thirty-seven. In 2020, she and husband Raj Kundra embraced parenthood again through surrogacy, welcoming daughter Samisha when Shilpa was forty-five. She has spoken about how the arrival of a second child completed their family and brought a new rhythm to their lives.

Farah Khan

One of Bollywood’s most celebrated choreographers and filmmakers, Farah Khan chose motherhood on her own terms. In 2008, at the age of forty-three, she became a mother to triplets, Czar, Anya and Diva, through IVF. Farah has often spoken about her decision to wait and the medical support that made her dream possible, turning her journey into a beacon of hope for many.

Neha Dhupia

Neha Dhupia became a mother for the second time in October 2021, giving birth to her son Guriq at the age of forty. She and husband Angad Bedi were already parents to daughter Mehr. Neha has often shared glimpses of her chaotic, love-filled home, reminding everyone that parenting is a beautiful kind of madness, no matter your age.

Bipasha Basu

Bipasha Basu and Karan Singh Grover welcomed their daughter Devi in November 2022 when Bipasha was forty-three. The actress openly discussed the emotional highs and the physical changes that came with pregnancy, offering a refreshing honesty that resonated with many women experiencing motherhood later in life.

Mandira Bedi

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In 2020, at forty-eight, Mandira Bedi and her late husband Raj Kaushal adopted a four-year-old girl, Tara. Already a mother to son Vir, Mandira proudly shared the news of Tara’s arrival, highlighting that love, not biology, defines motherhood.

Preity Zinta

In November 2021, at forty-six, Preity Zinta and her husband Gene Goodenough announced the arrival of their twins, Jai and Gia, via surrogacy. Preity shared her joy on social media with heartfelt words of gratitude, breaking the silence that often surrounds surrogacy in India and celebrating a new chapter of her life.

Dia Mirza

Dia Mirza welcomed her son Avyaan Azaad in May 2021, just a few months before her 40th birthday. Her quiet, intimate wedding and later her heartfelt posts about her baby reflect a life lived on her own terms.

Amrita Rao

Known for her role in Vivah, Amrita Rao and her husband RJ Anmol welcomed their son Veer in November 2020, as she was entering her forties. The couple often share warm family moments, showing how parenthood transformed their lives.

These women have shown that motherhood isn’t defined by a ticking clock. Each of their journeys, be it through pregnancy, surrogacy or adoption, reminds us that love and courage matter far more than age. Their stories inspire countless others to embrace parenthood whenever the time feels right.

TL;DR

For decades, the idea of becoming a mother after forty was whispered about as if it belonged to the realm of rare miracles. Whether through natural pregnancies, surrogacy, or adoption, these women have rewritten the rules and inspired countless others with their choices and confidence. Today, several Bollywood stars have shown that age is neither a barrier nor a reason to embrace motherhood.