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Let's be honest: None of us look like we used to ten years ago. For better or for worse, change is inevitable.

We may manage to fly under the radar but celebrities aren't so lucky.

Former Bollywood actor Fardeen Khan was recently spotted by the paparazzi and admittedly, has gained some weight since we last saw him. However, not suprisingly, the internet had a field day ridiculing and trolling the 42-year-old.

In a now deleted Facebook post, Khan shared a fierce reply to all the haters.

"Not ashamed, neither shamed. Not offended. Not depressed. Not blind either. Am I happy?? Emphatically!!!! In fact, living the happiest chapter thus far with lbs to show for it.

Happy to have been the weekends entertainment for all you trollers. If you have had enough fun please take the time to look at your own reflection. If trolling is what makes you feel better about yourself, you have to seriously think about your future prospects. My best wishes.

For those of you who spoke against mindless trolling please raise your voices. This worldwide behavioral pattern on the internet is disturbing even though I believe in absolutely free speech and opinions. Being a realist, I will caution that all we can hope to achieve by speaking out... is that the next time a person trolls purely for their own amusement, he or she pauses to consider their own moral and ethical code. I also want them to honestly answer to themselves a very relevant question. "Would they still feel empowered to troll if the anonymity offered by social media platforms on the internet did not exist???? I have no doubt that 99% would not have the guts to... It proves that they are nothing more than a bunch of cowards. I hope they think about that the next time...

Enough said for now... I am sure you all had a few laughs at my expense too…I must confess I did too….There is a saying "Blessed is he who can laugh at himself for he shall never ceased to be amused" more importantly, I believe the right to laugh at another is earned by having the courage to laugh at yourself. Besides life is too short and would make our existence unbearably dull and serious if we didn't...

Lastly, to all my dearest fans and well wishers, your sensitivity, kindness, and love expressed through your posts and tweets were most touching. I cant thank you enough but it was unnecessary as I am sure you are equally shocked and disappointed. I just want you all to know that after a very long time i am in a great space in my life. All I ask is for you to be happy for me and expect not to be disappointed for long.

As always my best wishes are with you and the people you love."

In the status update, he insists he's happy in his own space and the body-shamers shouldn't worry about him so much. He also adds that he is glad to have provided ‘weekend entertainment’ to the trolls and wishes them luck if that is what they want to keep doing in future.

You tell 'em, Fardeen!