Sameera Reddy, 46, on being real on social media despite being body shamed and called ‘aunty, moti’ : ‘Hey, I weigh 82 kilos!’

She continued, “I am not going to stand on social media and represent what all other girls are doing so that you can feel bad about yourself. Because I was one of those girls who felt bad about myself. I am not going to allow another person to feel bad about themselves, including myself. Interestingly, that came as the fire. Now it has become a trend. At that time in 2019, I did get a lot of backlash. Don’t think it was easy. Arey, yeh itni buri bann gayi…safed baal…aye aunty…moti…(comments like looking ugly, white hair…aunty….fat)…I got it. Because all those mass followers came saying Sameera Reddy Instagram par hai…Sexy Sameera…and they all ran. At that time, I could see there were more unfollows than follows.”

She mentioned that right from the start, she was clear that she “wanted a community”. “Community gives you the feeling of being heard. I am grateful for it.”

Taking a cue from her fiery stance, let’s understand how to find your voice

Delnna Rrajesh, a psychotherapist, said the pressure to appear flawless chips away at self-worth, especially among young women.

Here’s what you should keep in mind (Photo: Getty Images/Thinkstock)

“The constant comparison trap breeds anxiety, body dysmorphia, and a chronic sense of ‘not enough’. People forget that social media isn’t real life – it’s just the most polished 5 per cent of it. And that’s why voices like Sameera Reddy’s matter. Reminding us that confidence is a work in progress, not a camera-ready pose. That behind every ‘perfect body’ post is often someone battling their own insecurities,” said Delnna.

Being real is not about oversharing or glorifying chaos. “It’s about reclaiming your right to be human on social media,” said Delnna.

 

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Here’s how to start:

*Post what’s true, not just what’s impressive. Share your wins, but also the learning curves behind them.
*Stop chasing mass validation. Build a tribe that values your mind, not your measurements.
*Unfollow the triggers. Any account that makes you feel small is costing you your mental peace.
*Use social media as a connection, not a comparison. Comment meaningfully, encourage others, and remember you’re not competing in a beauty contest.

*Check in with yourself offline. If posting leaves you drained or anxious, pause. Your worth is not measured in followers.
*Social media was meant to connect us, not fracture our sense of self. “So let’s make it safer by showing up more real – not to impress, but to inspire,” said Delnna.