Swara Bhasker Wears Saree Emblazoned With 'Moti' to Combat Body-Shaming After Pregnancy
· Entertainment · Times of India, hindustantimes, Hindustan Times
Actor Swara Bhasker addressed body-shaming and post-pregnancy scrutiny by wearing a saree featuring the word "Moti" ahead of her entry into the reality show Rise and Fall. Speaking to Times of India, Bhasker stated that she aimed to strip the weight-shaming term of its power through visible self-acceptance and confidence. She criticised the cultural expectation for women to quickly bounce back to their pre-pregnancy bodies. Bhasker emphasised that a woman's worth does not decrease due to physical changes and called for understanding rather than internet trolling. The actor maintained that embracing one's body is far more important than external opinions.
Why it matters
The statement highlights the intense societal pressure and online scrutiny new mothers face regarding physical appearance, advocating for body positivity and the normalisation of natural bodily changes after pregnancy.
Read the original report — Times of India
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