Parineeti Chopra says Bollywood's obsession with skinny girls was actually good for her

"Thank God I became an actor and had that pressure! I am able to achieve what I couldn’t achieve otherwise," she wrote

02 May, 2016

While many criticise Bollywood for putting pressure on young girls and women to look a certain way, actor Parineeti Chopra says she's grateful for it.

“Today, many people ask me what triggered the weight loss, did I give in to the “bollywood pressure”? To that I say – thank God I became an actor and had that pressure! I am able to achieve what I couldn’t achieve otherwise. I feel more confident, I feel at peace, and I feel proud,” she wrote in a lengthy Instagram post.

BEFORE .. All my life, I have struggled with how I look, how I feel, and how people looked at me. I was constantly made fun of, but the person I was, I generously laughed with them. Today, many people ask me what triggered the weight loss, did I give in to the "bollywood pressure"? To that I say - thank god I became an actor and had that pressure! I am able to achieve what I couldn't achieve otherwise. I feel more confident, I feel at peace, and I feel proud! Girls and women meet me all around the world, at airports, events, on the street; they hold my hand, hug me, and tell me their struggles and how I changed their lives. They show me their wallpapers, their wallets, and its all pictures of me!! They look at those pictures and want to make that change in their own lives. They look at my Built That Way campaign and have stuck it to their walls. I have seen women tear up and tell me I changed their life. Post delivery weight, teenage obesity, they are fighting it, and I am their inspiration. As an actor, There is no bigger achievement for me. I am glad to be a part of your life in this way. So thank you everyone. Thank You for making me feel loved. Like I always say - if I could do it. So can you. And I am always there for all of you .... Lots of love....

A photo posted by Parineeti Chopra (@parineetichopra) on Apr 30, 2016 at 10:51pm PDT

The actress made waves last year when she released a shoot that showed off her brand new svelte figure. She feels she's an inspiration for others wishing to lose weight.

“Girls and women meet me all around the world, at airports, events, on the street; they hold my hand, hug me, and tell me their struggles and how I changed their lives. They show me their wallpapers, their wallets, and it’s all pictures of me!

“They look at those pictures and want to make that change in their own lives. I have seen women tear up and tell me I changed their life. Post delivery weight, teenage obesity, they are fighting it, and I am their inspiration. As an actor, There is no bigger achievement for me,” Parineeti wrote.

Comments

Ramsay May 02, 2016 10:37pm

What's wrong with looking healthy and attractive?

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sudhir May 02, 2016 10:53pm

This is unfortunate. i loved her with the extra weight.

Khan May 03, 2016 03:48am

She is an amazing actress....her must watch movies are - Daawat-e-Ishq , Ishaqzaade , Ladies vs Ricky Bahl

Jehan Zeb Mir, M.D., USA May 03, 2016 08:02am

The incentive to lose weight is not how you are going to look. Obesity adversely affects health, quality of life, and longevity. The metabolism slows down after age thirty and daily exercise becomes mandatory.

sachin May 03, 2016 10:08am

Reducing weight is the test of will and patience and discipline. Gym business is thriving because people think a membership will give them a ripped body forgetting that 50% of any body building program is diet. Avoiding junk food and sweets in any form is another most important thing. Eating 3 hours before going to bed is an effective way to reduce flab. Dinner should be the least while breakfast should be lavish. For those who are in a work that is sedentary - like sitting in front of a computer constantly walking will help a lot. Avoid sitting as much as possible. South Asians eat way too much of carb filled diet than body needs. Most people hate to sweat it out. Eat a lot of veggies along with meat- 70:30 ratio. Lead an active life and see the difference.

Einstein Babar May 03, 2016 11:11am

thinking of people is inverted completely, now priyanka and pariniti are considered beautiful.

parveez May 05, 2016 02:18am

Good actress, I liked her then and still like her.