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Vidya Balan tackles body shaming in this Bollywood inspired video

Vidya Balan tackles body shaming in this Bollywood inspired video

She emphasises we all look different because that's what makes us unique
01 Jun, 2019

Vidya Balan is the latest celebrity to raise awareness about the emotional damage caused by body shaming.

The Kahaani star, who has been attacked for her body size herself, stars in a promotional video for her new radio show Dhun Badal Ke Toh Dekho with Vidya Balan, in which she spoofs Bollywood lyrics to call attention to hurtful practices like mocking people's weight, height or the colour of their skin.

Watch it here:

In the end, Vidya emphasises that we're all unique because we're different. She calls out bodyshaming as a shameful act and talks about the damaging effect it has on people's self-confidence.

Read: My clothes are an extension of my personality and I'm proud of looking my age, says Vidya Balan

Here's hoping her words take effect and help bring about a kinder society.

Comments

RAJAL Jun 01, 2019 02:09pm
It's so touchy..... Heart piercing... I feel not in India in all over the world special female easily target on her look... Her body shape... Well done Vidya.... U are a voice of us
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Sunita Singh Jun 01, 2019 02:20pm
I totally agree with Vidya Balan, about weight issues and how all the slim actresses are highlighted even if some of them are farce and not very nice people. 2nd - Pakistani dramas are all about social relevance and the important of making the public understand the need for change. They show the real things going on, and come as the ordinary man and woman. Not at all like our Indian shows and dramas which are all about looks and terrible stories of stabbing each others on the back. No social message, just artificial emotions and fake looks
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Sujata Mittal Jun 01, 2019 02:59pm
It is good documentary but it is important that we control ourselves and our emotions. If we are satisfied with ourselves, other's comments should not hurt us as we can't change everyone on this planet. We might be able to draw attention to this matter but still can't expect that these things will not happen. So, not reacting and not getting hurt is the only answer to such problems.
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