Shehnaaz Gill Recalls Trolling Over Body and Language During Bigg Boss 13
· Entertainment · Indian Express, Times of India
Actor Shehnaaz Gill has opened up about facing severe trolling regarding her body and her Punjabi-accented Hindi during her appearance on Bigg Boss 13 in 2019. In a recent interview in Bengaluru, she recalled being called uneducated by critics who mocked her casual conversations on the reality show. Gill noted that the traits she was initially mocked for eventually became her identity and strengths on a national platform. She also discussed body standards, questioning the obsession with an hourglass figure and sharing that she feels proud of her fluctuating weight. Additionally, she recalled a film director instructing her makeup artist not to contour her face because she needed a fuller look for a character.
Why it matters
Public discussions on body positivity by prominent television personalities influence industry beauty standards and challenge rigid societal expectations.
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