Hold onto your phones, folks! Poonam Pandey, the queen of internet stunts, has done it again. The actress recently posted pictures flaunting what looked like a baby bump, and the internet went into full-on detective mode. But is it real… or just another of Poonam’s legendary publicity tricks?
On Tuesday, Poonam took to Instagram with two jaw-dropping snaps. In one, her T-shirt is rolled up, proudly showing off her “bump.” In the other, she keeps the shirt down but still manages to highlight her stomach. Her caption? Just a few emojis: a pregnant woman, a milk bottle, and a baby.
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April fool’s or baby news?
Gossip mills are whispering that this could be a cheeky April Fool’s prank. And honestly, after the rollercoaster Poonam has given us over the years, can anyone really be sure?
Netizens are divided, some even claim the photos are “AI-generated,” refusing to take the news at face value.
Fans will remember that this isn’t Poonam’s first shocking stunt. Back in February 2024, her official Instagram account claimed she had died of cervical cancer. The very next day, she revealed it was all a publicity stunt meant to raise awareness about the disease.
Naturally, the internet exploded.
From cricket promises to controversial app launches
Poonam first grabbed national attention on social media by posting semi-nude photos, but it was her promise to strip if India won the 2011 Cricket World Cup that truly cemented her as a viral sensation.
Not one to shy away from controversy, she launched the “Pandey App” in 2017, featuring adult-oriented content and giving her fans yet another reason to talk.
Marriage, trauma, and a legal battle
On the personal front, Poonam married her long-term boyfriend Sam Ahmed Bombay in 2020. The wedding was quiet due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but their relationship later turned dark.
Poonam filed complaints alleging molestation, threats, and physical assault during their four-year association.
Sam was arrested in Goa, and Poonam described the experience as so traumatic it led to hospitalisation. She eventually filed for divorce, calling the relationship “extremely abusive.”
Fans last saw Poonam on ‘Lock Upp: Badass Jail, Atyaachari Khel!’ hosted by Kangana Ranaut, where the comedian Munawar Faruqui walked away as the winner.