Neha Dhupia Opens Up: Pregnancy Before Marrying Angad Bedi & Facing Societal Scrutiny
Neha Dhupia reveals in a recent interview that she was pregnant before marrying Angad Bedi in 2018. She shares the emotional chaos, social judgment, and how her friend Soha Ali Khan supported her through it all
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Neha Dhupia’s candid recounting of her pregnancy-before-marriage journey highlights the internal chaos, swift decisions, strong friendships, and societal judgments she faced. It’s a story of courage, love, and breaking traditional norms—with a positive outcome that defined her family’s path.
Pregnant Before Marriage
In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter India, Neha Dhupia disclosed that she became pregnant shortly after beginning to date Angad Bedi and before their wedding in May 2018—a “non-linear” path that took her through emotional turbulence and sudden decisions.
Rapid-Fire Wedding
With pregnancy confirmed, Neha and Angad married swiftly. Neha described the time as “chaos,” filled with hesitation and urgency, choosing a private ceremony where only close family was invited.
Friendships That Mattered
Neha said she confided in friend Soha Ali Khan, who was among the first to know. She noted:
“You are not married, you barely dated the guy… easier to share it with friends than parents”.
Facing Questions & Stereotypes
She faced societal skepticism: “Are you together because this happened or genuinely?” but affirmed her love, adding, “It worked out well. There’s no other way I would want it” Family and Life After
Neha and Angad married on May 10, 2018, and welcomed daughter Mehr in November 2018. They now also have a son, Guriq (born October 3, 2021).
Neha continues to advocate for women's choices, urging society to respect personal decisions that cause no harm.
