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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.

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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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Newborn Jun 01, 2019 04:23pm
Why has it become a sin to think healthy? Losing weight helps the person, reduces chances of diabetes, heart problems, internal infections and so on. Shaming is bad, but dissing health should not be encouraged under its clout.
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Anand Jun 01, 2019 07:44pm
I think a person isn't wise to react to others . Pity many care about others comment or thoughts.pity them.overemotional. People wisen up And don't be bothered bout anything ok Peace
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Prashant kr singh Jun 01, 2019 08:18pm
@Sunita Singh I don't think so that pakistani dramas are highlighting the social issues
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Basant chauhan Jun 01, 2019 08:29pm
Sahi hai..
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Captain.Raheel Jun 01, 2019 09:44pm
Much due message especially for the Desi world. Thank you Vidya
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Mujahid Jun 01, 2019 10:01pm
It is more in India... Color and caste....... All humans are equal.....
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Rashid Jun 01, 2019 11:11pm
Very impressive and again she is still standing on top in Bollywood,real exposure of human feelings.
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Barethi M Jun 01, 2019 11:21pm
Thank you Vidya sis, for your voice. Im really salute your goodself. Weight, height , color skin, and beauty play serious role for womens life. If any of this is not perfect, womens life as question marks among thier life partners, society. Thank you Sis
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Tariq Jun 02, 2019 04:11am
Vidya makes an important point! When will we learn to respect each other, especially women! Lots of respect for you, Vidya, for this much needed message! Stay blessed!
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Asiya andrabi Jun 02, 2019 06:59am
@Sunita Singh Never become overweight and spoil your health. Obesity is a dreaded disease.
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Suresh Jun 02, 2019 07:17am
Very nice and true vedio
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S.Qureshi Jun 02, 2019 10:23pm
there is nothing wrong what one look's like. Ahmed
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Raj Jun 03, 2019 05:21am
Yes I agree totally that women in the celebrity world are discriminated regards to their looks, size and other physical appearance etc. That must have a huge amount of effect on any female let alone the women who work in the celebrity world. I never hear men in the Indian celebrity world being discriminated for there physical appearance or if they have been seen doing something that shouldn't be gossiped about in the celebrity news. Men seem to get away with alot of this in Indian culture, they seem to show disrespect to women when they have done nothing wrong but men get away with by blaming women. Also the Indian celebrity news should have respect for there women in there country. If your country puts out bad news about the females in the celebrity world then the rest of the world thinks the same. You are not Hollywood where they take pictures every minute and every inch of womens size, looks and other appearance, don't be like them be better then them have respect for your women be a voice for others.
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Laila Jun 03, 2019 03:34pm
Body shaming is part of our culture. Physique, skin tone, features, height everything gets dissected. Daily. The many skin lightening creams support it.
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Prof.Rahat Sharif Jun 05, 2019 05:10am
This is what I am suffering from.My confidence is shaken and I hate my appearance.Somehow I have decided to live my life and not to keep emotional aqantice with people who are beauty conscious.
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