Mrunal Thakur To Sonakshi Sinha, Bollywood Celebrities Who Courageously Addressed Body-Shaming

From receiving 'friendly suggestions' to enduring downright rude comments, women continually face body shaming. This issue becomes even more pronounced when the woman is a public figure. The barrage of judgement and criticism comes from anonymous internet trolls and individuals in the real world.

While many of us admire film stars and secretly yearn for access to their enviable collection of designer clothes, along with a desire to embody their 'slim, prim, and proper' appearance, it's essential to remember: they're not perfect, and they grapple with their own set of insecurities. In today's era of social media, rampant fat-shaming, and body dysmorphia, several celebrities have candidly shared their struggles with body image.

Mrunal Thakur

In a recent interview, Mrunal Thakur discussed her roles in bollywood. Despite gaining recognition for her performances in two Telugu films, the actress expressed her concern about not being cast in more memorable and challenging roles by Hindi filmmakers, even after six years in the industry. Alongside discussing issues of stereotyping, Mrunal also addressed instances of body-shaming. She revealed an incident where a filmmaker chose not to cast her, stating that he didn't envision her in a 'sexy' role or consider her 'sexy enough.'

Sonakshi Sinha

Sonakshi Sinha is familiar with online trolls and body shaming. The 'Dabangg' star has frequently faced criticism and negative comments about her body on social media. Moreover, Sinha encountered bullying related to her weight during her childhood, and despite losing weight after entering the film industry, she continued to be a target for trolls.

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Neha Dhupia

Following the birth of her first child, Mehr, Neha Dhupia faced relentless online trolling for her weight gain. Despite the criticism, the bold actress, known for her unconventional life choices, remained unfazed by the remarks. However, during an interview, according to Cosmopolitan, Neha emphasised the need to address fat-shaming as a broader issue that affects everyone, not just celebrities.

Vidya Balan

The bollywood powerhouse, Vidya Balan, known as the real 'Sherni,' consistently stands against unrealistic beauty standards. She openly shared her decision not to appear slimmer in photos than her actual self. Vidya, renowned for her role in the 'Dirty Picture,' faced comments from anonymous individuals online urging her to start exercising and lose weight. In an interview with The Times of India, she revealed her lifelong struggle with hormonal problems, attributing them to the societal judgement she endured about her body since her teenage years. She said that people would comment, "You’ve got such a pretty face, why don’t you lose some weight?"

Priyanka Chopra

The Desi Girl of bollywood, renowned for her humanitarian efforts and exceptional acting prowess, has faced criticism from trolls. Priyanka Chopra disclosed that she was body-shamed for not conforming to unrealistic beauty standards. During an appearance on the chat show, The View, she recounted a meeting with a producer-director before entering acting. Despite being a beauty pageant winner and Miss World at the time, the individual commented on various aspects, stating that everything about her was wrong, including her nose and body proportions.

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The ‘Dostana’ actress stressed that body weight naturally fluctuates and said, "There is a false perception of what our bodies should look like. Especially in this industry, if you put on a couple of pounds, people engage in body shaming. It happens."

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