Maternity photoshoots become popular

WHILE maternity photoshoots have long been popular in the West, they have only recently gained ground with Indian celebrities.

It now comes as no surprise when you spot a pregnant Bollywood star on the cover of a glossy fashion magazine for a maternity shoot, or private shoots of growing baby bumps published on their own social media handles.

Actress Alia Bhatt’s growing baby bump has raised expectations of a possible baby shoot, with fans wondering if she would make it public, and what kind of aesthetic she would choose.

Here is a fun retrospective of maternity shoot styles chosen by celebrities. ◆ Sonam Kapoor Ahuja: Trust the actress to keep it glamorous and stylish for her maternity shoot with Vogue. The black-and-white series complete with a ball gown and tuxedo jacket were her choice for a formal look, while the classic white shirt was dolled up with dark lipstick for a more casual style.

◆ Anushka Sharma: She glowed on the pages of a fashion glossy magazine. Sharma opted for a casual photoshoot with a white shirt, a trench coat and a dress showing off her baby bump. This was all the star needed to make magic happen.

◆ Kareena Kapoor Khan: After giving birth to her second son, Kareena Kapoor Khan published pictures on Instagram and even participated in a pregnancy photo session with a sports brand.

◆ Bipasha Basu: It was recently announced that Basu and her actor husband Karan Singh Grover are expecting their first child. Basu opted for a couple photoshoot and posted images on Instagram. In one image she is wearing a white top and Grover tenderly kisses her growing baby belly.