Alia Bhatt is not new to the limelight. But at times, even the limelight likes to overstep.

Social media timelines and tabloids have been abuzz with rumors in the last few weeks that the actress is pregnant with her second child. And all it took was a red carpet flash, a beautiful dress, and a slight bulge, which some confused as a baby bump. When Alia finally made her highly awaited entry at the Cannes Film Festival 2025 in a breathtaking Armani Privé gown, the web was quick to speculate as to whether little Raha would be becoming a big sister soon.

It turns out the only thing Alia was wearing that night was grace, style, and perhaps just a bit of post-Cannes glow.

The trigger this time? A few rushed sightings outside her gym.

Alia, usually warm and friendly with the paparazzi, seemed to be in a hurry. She gave quick waves, often peeked out briefly from behind her car door, and avoided posing for too long. That was all it took for the speculation to catch fire again. Some fans became convinced she was hiding a baby bump.

As always, social media jumped in with its usual mix of over-analysis and hot takes. Fan sites started posting close-up snaps, Reddit forums debated camera positions, and fuzzy videos from paparazzi accounts were analyzed as if they were clues in a thriller series. Even though there was no word from Alia or Ranbir, the speculation gained momentum soon.

When a paparazzi video went viral on June 20th, the narrative was very different. Following a dancing practice for her upcoming movie Alpha, Alia was seen leaving. Her post-rehearsal glow was unavoidable, and her toned tummy was clearly visible. She appeared completely in control, confident, intelligent, and focused, and her hair was in an undone half-updo.

Within hours, the video was everywhere. The tone of the conversation quickly flipped.

“There’s no baby bump here,” one fan wrote. “She’s training hard, glowing hard, and proving she’s a total powerhouse.” Another said, “She’s only carrying style and strength. That’s the Alia we adore.”

In that one simple clip, Alia managed to shut down weeks of speculation. No statement, no post. Just presence, energy, and undeniable fitness.

They have occasionally let the paparazzi see Raha, who is already beginning to win over some fans. There was bound to be interest in the prospect of having a second child. However, the Kapoor-Bhatt family appears content, healthy, and present based on what we’ve seen thus far. Soon, there won’t be any huge family reveals, announcements, or enigmatic social media hints.

Just peace, love, and lots of cute unscripted moments.

Professionally, Alia is anything but slowing down. In fact, she’s preparing for what will be perhaps the best year of her career.

In the action-packed movie Alpha, she will be marking her entry into YRF’s spy world. Sharvari and Alia will be sharing screen space in the movie that is being billed as an interesting tale with lots of action, romance, and strong women characters. The movie is already making waves among viewers and critics and will be released during Christmas 2025.

Since Alia has both films lined up, it is safe to say that her calendar is filled with nothing but baby plans.

What stands out most about Alia is how she handles attention—the good, the bad, and the unnecessary. While many celebrities choose to address rumors head-on or make grand clarifications, Alia has mastered the art of subtle power. She lets her presence do the talking. Her silence is intentional, and what she does, whether it’s a firm stride following rehearsal or a stunning film reveal, says everything.

In the end, Alia is the kind of star that audiences love: stylish, relatable, and resistant to the commotion. As the believers in her path, all we can do is support her, applaud her choices, and understand that not every look or moment may necessarily have an ulterior motive.