The All Indian Cine Workers Association (AICWA) called for an FIR against her for exploiting a serious disease for PR. 2. The 2026 "Baby Bump" Speculation

Most recently, on , Pandey posted photos on X (formerly Twitter) showing a visible baby bump, sparking new rumors.

While she claimed the goal was noble, the stunt was widely condemned by celebrities and netizens as a distasteful and insensitive publicity ploy .