Speculation around possible pregnancies has almost become a ritual in Bollywood. The moment an actress posts a picture that feels even slightly “hint-like,” fans dive straight into detective mode. This week, Aditi Rao Hydari found herself at the centre of that familiar whirlpool. A few photos of her in a striking black polka-dot gown were enough to send comment sections into overdrive, with people wondering if the newlywed star was “announcing something.”

What added fuel is the industry’s accidental pattern: Anushka Sharma, Natasa Stankovic, and Kiara Advani all wore polka dots right before sharing their big news. So when Aditi posted her look, social media instantly connected the dots, literally and figuratively.

Within minutes, comments popped up like, “Is this what we think it is?”,

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