Body shaming has once again become a talking point in the entertainment industry after Salman Khan spoke out against trolling during Bigg Boss 20.
He criticised people for commenting on celebrities’ bodies, age, and appearance, particularly women who face comments about weight after pregnancy.
His remarks came amid trolling aimed at Katrina Kaif over her post-pregnancy weight gain.
Smriti Irani shares her experience
Soon after Salman’s remarks, actress and politician Smriti Irani joined the discussion. Smriti, along with her Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi 2 co-stars Gauri Pradhan, Ritu Chaudhary Seth and Ravee Gupta, spoke about the comments they receive online.
The actresses urged social media users to think before posting personal and hurtful remarks.
Smriti says people comment on her body
Smriti Irani recalled facing body-shaming comments herself. She urged people to avoid saying hurtful things about others and referred to Salman’s recent message against trolling.
The actresses’ video highlighted how social media comments can target not just an actor’s work but also their body, appearance, clothes and family.
Gauri Pradhan faces comments on the way she speaks
Gauri Pradhan also spoke about the kind of trolling she encounters.
She said people comment on the way she talks and behaves as if they have the right to judge her personally. Her experience shows that trolling is not always limited to appearance and can extend to an actor’s mannerisms and personality.
Ravee Gupta gets comments about her clothes
Ravee Gupta revealed that trolls also comment on her clothes.
Instead of focusing on her acting or work, social media users often make personal remarks about what she wears. The actress was among the women who spoke openly about such online behaviour in the video.
Ritu Chaudhary says trolls target her family
Ritu Chaudhary Seth shared another side of online trolling. According to her, social media users sometimes bring her mother into their comments.
This highlights how online abuse can go beyond the celebrity and involve family members as well.
Sonakshi Sinha has faced weight-related trolling for years
Sonakshi Sinha has spoken openly about being targeted over her weight. In 2019, she shared a video in which she addressed the comments she had received for years.
She said that even after losing 30 kg, people continued to comment on her body. Sonakshi made it clear that she did not want her identity to be reduced to a number on the weighing scale.
Vidya Balan has also spoken about body-shaming
Vidya Balan has repeatedly discussed the pressure surrounding women’s bodies in Bollywood.
She has spoken about being judged for her weight and said that comments about someone’s physical appearance can be hurtful. Her public discussions have also questioned the industry’s narrow ideas about the “perfect” body.
Neha Dhupia was trolled after pregnancy
Neha Dhupia also faced online criticism about her weight after the birth of her first child.
Her experience became part of a larger conversation about how women are often expected to quickly return to their pre-pregnancy bodies. Body changes after pregnancy can become especially visible when the woman is a public figure.
Mrunal Thakur was judged for her appearance
Mrunal Thakur has spoken about facing body-related comments during her acting career.
She recalled an incident in which a filmmaker did not consider her suitable for a role because of how he viewed her appearance. Her experience showed that body-based judgement can also affect professional opportunities in the entertainment industry.
Gouri Kishan recently questioned body-shaming
South actor Gouri Kishan also objected to a question about her weight during a film promotional event.
A journalist asked about her body weight in connection with a scene in which her co-star lifts her. Gouri questioned why such a question was being asked and said conversations around women’s bodies should not be normalised.
Body-shaming is not limited to social media
The experiences shared by these actors show that body-shaming can happen both online and offline.
Celebrities can face comments about their weight, clothes, age, appearance and even their families. While public figures are constantly visible, their bodies and personal lives are still not open invitations for personal attacks.
Salman’s comments have restarted the conversation
Salman’s recent remarks have brought the issue back into the spotlight. His comments came after Katrina Kaif was targeted over changes in her appearance after pregnancy.
The discussion involving Smriti Irani, Gauri Pradhan, Ritu Chaudhary Seth and Ravee Gupta has added another perspective by showing how everyday trolling affects actors themselves.
What matters beyond appearance
For actors, appearance is often part of their profession, but constant comments about weight, age or physical features can shift attention away from their work. The experiences shared by these celebrities also raise a broader question about where criticism of public work ends and personal attacks begin.
The recent conversation has once again put the focus on treating people with respect, whether the comments are made online, during interviews, or in public spaces.
