Actress Bhavana Ramanna Embraces Motherhood Via IVF In Her 40s: 'I'm 6 Months Pregnant, Expecting Twins'

Kannada actress and classical dancer Bhavana Ramanna, who is in her 40s, revealed she is all set to embrace motherhood via In vitro fertilization (IVF). In an interview, she stated that she is six months pregnant with her twins.

On Friday (July 4), Bhavana also shared pictures in which she is seen flaunting her baby bump.

Bhavana, who is single and unmarried, opened up about her IVF journey and how doctors reacted when she informed them about her plans. During a conversation with Times Of India, the actress said, "Since marriage and I never crossed paths, I had to look at other possibilities, including assisted reproduction, she said.

"For the longest time, the law didn’t support single or unwed women opting for motherhood through these means. But once the legal framework shifted to be more inclusive, I knew it was time. I began reaching out to IVF clinics and encountered resistance. Many doctors simply hung up the moment they learned I was single and unmarried," Bhavana added.

The actress further said her doctor is "incredibly supportive and has held my hand through every step of the journey."

Bhavana further said she is prepared for her children's future. "I’ve thought through what it means to raise children as a single parent, and I’m well aware that my children may face questions as they grow up. I’m prepared for that. I’m not a man-hater, and I don’t claim that living without a man is the ideal path. What I will teach my children is this: life is about love, about companionship, and about standing tall in your truth. They may not have a father, but they’ll grow up surrounded by strong, kind male figures - my brother, my cousins - who will give them the emotional balance that matters so much in childhood."

Bhavana made her acting debut in 1996 with the film Maribale. She has also starred in films like Nee Mudida Mallige, Kshaama, Bhagirathi, Otta, Bhagawan, Shanti, Family and more.