Bollywood actress Ileana D’Cruz recently shared a post on her Instagram revealing that she has deleted all the editing applications that made her look slimmer than she is. She also shared a strong message spreading body positivity.
There are several other Bollywood celebrities who have previously spoke about body positivity and have stood up against trolls.
Here, check out the list of some Bollywood actresses who have promoted body positivity:
1. Sameera Reddy:
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Bollywood actress Sameera Reddy, who made her Bollywood debut with the movie Maine Dil Tujhko in 2002, has starred in several movies in Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu films. Sameera is very active on social media, where she is often seen discussing her post-partum excess weight and psychiatric issues.
“You don’t need to explain your body appearance to anyone. Or give them a reason or excuse why you look a certain way. I’ve heard many times that I had a postpartum ‘excuse’ for weight gain. I disagree. Weight fluctuations can happen to anyone at any stage. I’ve gained weight many times before becoming a mother. It’s only now that I am fully aware of my patterns. I can mindfully stay on course to becoming healthy and fit: NOT SKINNY!”
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2. Priyanka Chopra:
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The global actress, Priyanka Chopra has often been subjected to body shaming and trolling for how her body looked. She is known for her strong opinions and for always voicing out her opinions on important topics. When asked about body positivity, she said: ‘There is such a false perception about what women should look like and what our bodies should look like. Especially when you are in the (film) business, you put on a couple of pounds and people are like..body shaming you. It happens. Christmas happens to all of us. I am an Indian. I have Holi, I have Diwali, I have hundred holidays and my body fluctuates and you know what… I am fine with it,’ as reported by The View.
3. Malaika Arora:
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Malaika Arora often finds herself at the receiving end of criticism and trolling. She is often age-shamed and is mocked for her lines and wrinkles. In 2017, when she received d the ELLE Active Star Award, she gave a strong message to all the women around the world. She had said: “Embrace your curves, your flaws, your cellulite and your stretch marks. And love yourself.”
4. Sushmita Sen:
Bollywood actress Sushmita Sen has been a strong role model for women around the world. She has never been afraid to be her true self and has inspired the women around the world with her strong personality. ‘Body shy?’ the actor confidently began the label on this Instagram image. #NAH #bodyproud..’
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5. Sonakshi Sinha:
Actress Sonakshi Sinha has been a target of trolls on social media. She has been body shamed ever since she made her debut in the movie industry. However, the actress knows the art of giving it back to the trolls. She once said, ‘It’s absolutely shameful. Today if anybody has been targeted for being a certain way, it’s me. But I don’t let it get to me. I know what is more important is that I project a healthy body image for girls who look up to me. Tomorrow if I become skinny, what’s the point? I won’t be able to work well. I’ll fall sick all the time. I know that’s not my body structure, not my body type. I’ve worked very hard to look the way I look today. I used to weigh 95 kilos. What more do you want from me?’
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6. Neha Dhupia:
Bollywood actress Neha Dhupia has faced a lot of trolling and has faced body shaming a lot. In fact, she was trolled even during her pregnancy days. She once wrote a note on social media saying, ‘Be kind to yourself and your body, it’s the only one you’ve got! It took me a while to understand this and be proud and comfortable in my own skin. If you’re reading this, don’t waste as much time as I did! Your weighing scale doesn’t define you, you do.’
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7. Hina Khan:
The TV actress, who has appeared in daily soaps like ‘Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai’ is also known for her strong opinion on social media. The actress then shared a post about normalizing weight gains to shun the trolls and wrote ‘Had put on some kilos in these months for obvious reasons and I really did not pay attention to how many kilos I put on. My mental health was way more important and I just wanted to be, wanted to do things that make me happy. Sometimes let yourself be, enjoy the little things, do what you like without thinking much about what people will say or how am I looking. After all, one needs to be in the right frame of mind to do anything in life. And I chose mental health, my well being over my physical appearance. Now here I am, back in action.’
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