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

Several Bollywood celebrities embraced motherhood in their 40s, choosing parenthood through natural birth, IVF, surrogacy, and personal timing. From natural birth to IVF and surrogacy, their stories show different paths to raising a family. Ahead of Mother's Day 2026, this gallery features stars who confidently balanced 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 43 when she welcomed AbRam Khan through IVF surrogacy 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 timeline, while balancing family, work, and public attention with strength, grace, and quiet warmth.

Farah Khan Kundra became a mother at 43 when she welcomed triplets Czar, Anya, and Diva through IVF in 2008. The filmmaker has spoken openly about choosing IVF and her path to motherhood. Her story remains one of Bollywood’s most discussed late motherhood journeys, showing how persistence, medical support, and personal belief helped her build the family she wanted with courage, patience, and lasting joy.

Shilpa Shetty became a mother to son Viaan at 37 and welcomed daughter Samisha through surrogacy in 2020 when she was 41. She has often spoken about 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 routes while continuing to lead full, visible, and active lives with grace.

Preity Zinta welcomed twins Jai Zinta Goodenough and Gia Zinta Goodenough through surrogacy when she was 46. The actor stepped into a new chapter with joy and confidence, choosing motherhood at a time that felt right for her. Her journey became part of a wider conversation about women embracing parenthood later in life, supported by changing choices, science, and personal readiness.

Kareena Kapoor embraced motherhood again at 40 when she welcomed her second son, Jeh Ali Khan, in February 2021. Already a mother to Taimur, she continued working through her pregnancy and balanced public life with family duties. Her journey reflected a modern approach to motherhood, showing that women can expand their families later in life while remaining active, ambitious, and present in both their professional and personal worlds with ease and warmth.

Dia Mirza welcomed her son Avyaan Azaad a few months before turning 40. Her motherhood journey followed an intimate backyard wedding that drew attention for its warmth and personal style. She entered this new phase with grace, joining women who embraced parenting later. 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 43. Speaking to ETimes, she said, “Karan and I were clear from the beginning that we wanted a baby.” She added, “For me, this is the right time.” Her words reflected her belief that motherhood arrived exactly when it was meant to, without pressure from age or outside expectations for her family.

Neha Dhupia welcomed her first child, Mehr, at 37, and later announced her second pregnancy at 41. Her journey challenged the idea that women must follow a fixed timeline for family life. By embracing motherhood in her late 30s and 40s, she reflected a growing shift among women who choose career, marriage, and parenting at a pace that feels right for them.

Anita Hassanandani welcomed her son Aaravv in 2021 at 40. The actor had earlier shared her desire to enjoy married life before becoming a mother. She later called motherhood at 40 the best decision she made. Her journey speaks to many women who choose to take their time, build their relationship, and step into 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 entered motherhood later while keeping much of her personal life calm and private. Her journey showed a quieter side of celebrity parenting, rooted in family, patience, and a choice to embrace motherhood when the couple felt ready in their own way.

Kishwer Merchantt became a mother at 41 when she welcomed her son Nirvair with husband Suyyash Rai in 2021. The couple had not planned 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 deep joy, change, and a renewed sense of purpose.