From Divyanka Tripathi to Dipika Kakar: TV actresses who proved it’s never too late to embrace motherhood

Divyanka Tripathi recently announced her pregnancy with husband Vivek Dahiya through an adorable post. The actress is currently 41 and is all set to welcome her firstborn. Several popular actresses like Dipika Kakar, Neha Marda, Gauahar Khan and others have embraced motherhood in their mid and late 30s. Here’s a look at TV actresses who proved it’s never too late to be a mom:

Television actress Divyanka Tripathi and her husband Vivek Dahiya are all set to become parents for the first time. The couple got married in the year 2016, and now after months of speculations, the couple has finally confirmed the news of their pregnancy. Divyanka Tripathi revealed that the couple had kept the news of their pregnancy a secret for the past six months and that was the reason why the actress had not been making many public appearances during this time. Recently, the couple’s baby shower pictures were shared on social media, and fans are delighted for the couple.

Dipika Kakar and husband Shoaib Ibrahim welcomed their son in 2023 when the actress was in her mid-30s. In 2022, the couple unfortunately suffered a miscarriage. However, Dipika conceived again in November 2022. They often share adorable pictures and videos with their son Ruhaan on social media. The actress proved that it’s never too late to embrace motherhood.

Gauahar Khan, who married Zaid Darbar in 2020, announced her pregnancy in December 2022, and it was her first child with her husband. The news of her pregnancy was shared with her friends, fans, and family through social media, and everyone was extremely happy to hear the news. Gauahar, who was then 39 years old, gave birth to her first child, a baby boy, in May 2023. During her pregnancy, she was active and traveled to different places to perform events. The couple then welcomed their second child, a baby boy, in September 2025, and their family size increased from three to four.

Kishwer Merchant was 40 when she conceived her first child with her husband Suyyash Rai. Kishwer Merchant and Suyyash Rai got married in 2016. They were in a relationship for a long time. Kishwer Merchant was thrilled when she conceived her first child. She told ETimes TV, “Suyyash and my parents wanted us to have a child for a long time. They were quite after us. Yet, it’s an unplanned baby. Suyyash and I were extremely thrilled. It was a blessing to conceive at this age naturally.” Kishwer Merchant and Suyyash Rai enjoy the company of their little bundle of joy, a baby boy named Nirvair, who turned 2 in August 2023.

Neha Marda welcomed her child in 2023 after almost 10 years of marriage. She is married to businessman Ayushman Agarwal. The couple shared their excitement when they welcomed their firstborn. She was 37 when she announced her pregnancy. Talking about the age factor, she exclusively told BT, “My profession has helped me personally. I have always taken care of my diet and health throughout my career. I have been regular with yoga and conscious about the food I eat. There is no denying that one is fitter and more energetic in their 20s as opposed to their 30s. I was extra careful during my pregnancy since I knew that age was not on my side.”

Anita Hassanandani was 39 years old when she conceived her first child. Anita Hassanandani had once spoken about late pregnancy in an interview with BT, saying, "The age-factor did play on my mind. It overwhelms you, and people say to you, ‘It’s going to be tough.’ But once I conceived naturally, I realised that age is just a number. You need to be mentally and physically fit for everything to fall in place.”

Mahhi Vij was in her mid-30s when she conceived her first baby. Mahhi Vij gave birth to baby girl Tara in 2019, almost 8 years after she got married to Jay Bhanushali. Tara is considered their greatest blessing to date by Mahhi Vij and Jay Bhanushali, and she often appears in their social media posts. Tara also has a social media account of her own, which is managed by her parents.