- By Aditi Priya Singh
- Wed, 01 Apr 2026 04:01 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
Actress Poonam Pandey once again grabbed everyone’s attention with her latest social media stunt. On March 31, she surprised everyone with a post in which she uploaded pictures showing a baby bump and announced her pregnancy. While she managed to grab attention with this unexpected reveal, she cleared the air the very next day, stating that the entire act was just an April Fool’s prank.
Poonam Pandey’s Pregnancy Post Sparks Buzz
Poonam shared two pictures on instagram on March 31, with a baby bump that hinted at her pregnancy, leaving many confused and curious. Although many users were quick to congratulate her, many also believed that the post might not be true. The news left many wondering whether this was true news or a publicity stunt.
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Actress Reveals April Fool’s Prank, Message Behind the Joke
Now, on April 1, Poonam posted a video on Instagram and confirmed that she is not pregnant. In the video, she explained that the pregnancy reveal was just an April Fool’s prank. She also said, "I would like to thank all the fans for the wishes, but all of this has been just for fun.”
The actress further added, “People are already under stress due to global tensions. I wanted to put a smile on everyone’s face through this light-hearted prank.” She also told viewers to take life lightly and not take everything seriously.
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Mixed Reactions From Netizens
After the truth was revealed, social media users reacted immediately. Some claimed that they had already suspected that it was a fake, while others claimed that they were disappointed. Others claimed that such pranks were unnecessary, while some took it lightly and appreciated the humor involved.
Past Controversy Resurfaces
This is not the first time that Poonam has made headlines for a controversial act. In 2024, Poonam announced that she died to spread awareness about cervical cancer. Even though this was justified, she received a lot of criticism for doing this. The last time that Poonam was seen was on the show Lock Upp, hosted by Kangana Ranaut, where the winner was Munawar Faruqui.