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In dismantling the ‘thinness as virtue’ myth, we rewrite an oppressive internal script

March 17, 2026 6:38 pm

In our 20s and 30s, our choices usually revolve around finding partners and choosing careers. In midlife, our choices are more existential, more internal, about changing beliefs and narratives that hold us back from growing and cause us pain

Farah Khan with her husband Shirish Kunder

‘Shirish loves it when people do that’: When Farah Khan recalled being confused for her husband’s mother, opened up on reclaiming her health at age 50

March 11, 2026 6:06 pm

Reflecting on ageing and motherhood, Farah Khan shares how turning 50 pushed her to prioritise her health.

Ira Khan talks about dealing with body image issues

'Yes, I'm fat': Ira Khan opens up about body image issues, admits she is obese for her age

December 30, 2025 4:00 pm

Actor Aamir Khan’s daughter Ira Khan has spoken candidly about obesity and body image, saying it feels more exposing than discussing her depression.

Kareena Kapoor recalls the pressure to look glamorous in films

‘Love my parathas, I’m a proper Punjabi kudi’: Kareena Kapoor on embracing her body before the pressure to look glamorous took over

December 01, 2025 9:29 am

An expert explains how individuals can maintain body positivity while navigating external expectations.

Richa Chadha stood up for Aishwarya Rai Bachchan against online trolls

‘Kya farak padta hai tumhein Chintu kya sochta hai’: When Richa Chadha defended Aishwarya Rai against body-shaming

October 23, 2025 5:04 pm

When asked how one should deal with online trolling, Richa’s response was sharp yet humorous, “Kyun tumhein deal karna hai bhai?”

Anshula Kapoor on experiencing fatphobia

Anshula Kapoor gets candid about dealing with fatphobia as a kid: 'People would think, Sakht baatein karoge toh isko shock milega'

October 08, 2025 2:34 pm

"Just because you are teasing them and calling them fat, they will be like, Oh I have to do something about it now. Look at what the world is saying'. But it doesn't work like that," added Anshula Kapoor.

Shahid Kapoor and Shenaz Treasury in film Ishq Vishk

‘The other girl in the movie was so thin, they were padding her’: What Shenaz Treasury’s Ishq Vishk experience reveals about body-shaming and breaking free from internalised pressure to look perfect

August 25, 2025 5:19 pm

She recalled being put on a restrictive diet and even being stopped from eating to appear thinner.

Kareena Kapoor Khan also reflected self-love, revealing how she maintains her confidence

Kareena Kapoor Khan says she gained 25 kgs after giving birth to Jeh, reveals has never starved herself to look thin: 'Self-belief is...'

July 18, 2025 9:30 am

Kareena spoke about how, for a brief moment, she felt the pressure to “go back” to her pre-pregnancy self.

Renuka Shahane on pregnancy and motherhood

‘Samajh nahi aaya’: Renuka Shahane reveals doctor's shocking weight comment day after childbirth; how it can affect a new mom

July 03, 2025 6:19 pm

“That was a first for me and I was completely shocked,” said Renuka Shahane.

When Priyanka Chopra recalled burning a high school pictures, regretting later: 'Chain dresses, and low-waist jeans and thongs were showing...'

June 11, 2025 2:30 pm

Having positive role models who promote self-love and body positivity can significantly impact young individuals, said Dr Chandni Tugnait, psychotherapist, coach and healer, founder and director, Gateway of Healing