While Bollywood stars like Kareena Kapoor Khan, Alia Bhatt, and Deepika Padukone have inspired women by working through pregnancy, many television actresses did so long before. From Smriti Irani and Disha Vakani to Gautami Kapoor, these stars continued shooting during their pregnancies, returning to work soon after becoming mothers to entertain viewers.
Pooja Banerjee
The actress, known for Kumkum Bhagya and Kasautii Zindagi Kay, shot for a TV show while seven months pregnant. She continued working during critical times, reducing her hours but not taking a break. The production house ensured her well-being.
Disha Vakani
Famous as Daya Ben in Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah, Disha Vakani worked through much of her third trimester. She went on maternity leave after filming until her eighth month, welcoming a baby girl in 2017. The storyline explained her absence as visiting her mother.
Smriti Irani
The actress-turned-politician shot for Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi season two during pregnancy. Producer Ekta Kapoor revealed Smriti worked until the last day of her pregnancy, even shooting on her wedding day.
Bharti Singh
Bharti Singh, who recently had her second son, continued shooting for Laughter Chefs during pregnancy. Her water broke before a shoot, and she returned to work just two weeks after giving birth. She also worked through her first pregnancy.
Gautami Kapoor
Gautami, who replaced Smriti Irani in Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi, was pregnant during her time on the show. Her pregnancy was confirmed on the last day of her shoot as her storyline ended.
Komalika Guha Thakurta
Another Kyunki actress, Komalika Guha Thakurta, known for playing Gayatri Virani, continued shooting while expecting. After childbirth, she returned to the show, balancing work with family support.
Amrapali Gupta
The Qubool Hai actress, seven months pregnant during Adhuri Kahaani Hamari, had her real-life pregnancy incorporated into the storyline, where her snake-woman character also expected a baby.
Kanika Maheshwari
Kanika, famous for Meena in Diya Aur Baati Hum, gave birth on April 3, 2015, and returned to sets soon after. Her character was shown pregnant with a second child, and she shot until her third trimester.
