Katrina Kaif breaks silence on trolling and body-shaming after embracing motherhood: 'I would have been paralysed with fear if..'
Actor Katrina Kaif has spoken out against social media body-shaming following criticism of her appearance after giving birth. She emphasized the importance of maintaining self-worth and ignoring external pressure to conform to unrealistic standards.
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The discourse reflects broader societal conversations regarding the impact of social media on mental health and the scrutiny of women's bodies.
Katrina Kaif has urged people to protect their self-worth from the constant scrutiny and criticism on social media, following the trolling she faced over her post-pregnancy appearance. Speaking at an event for her beauty brand Kay Beauty in London, the actor highlighted how trying to meet everyone’s expectations can affect confidence and prevent people from making choices for themselves.Her remarks come weeks after Katrina was criticised for her weight following a public appearance with husband Vicky Kaushal at the Ambani family’s Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations in Mumbai. The actor welcomed her son in November 2025.At the London event, Katrina spoke about the importance of not allowing online opinions to shape one’s perception of oneself.
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