Actor Parineeti Chopra has spoken out against the online trolling faced by actresses over postpartum weight gain, describing such comments as “absolutely uneducated.”
Parineeti was responding to questions about the intense scrutiny female actors often face over their appearance. In particular, she defended fellow actor Katrina Kaif, who faced criticism on social media following the birth of her son with husband Vicky Kaushal.
According to Parineeti, targeting women for changes in their bodies after childbirth reflects a lack of understanding and may be driven by a desire to attract attention online.
The comments come amid a wider discussion around the expectations placed on female actors to maintain a particular appearance, even during major personal milestones such as pregnancy and motherhood.
Actor Salman Khan had also recently criticised the trolling directed at Katrina Kaif, adding his voice to the discussion surrounding the treatment of actresses after childbirth.
Parineeti's remarks have brought renewed attention to the pressure female celebrities face over their physical appearance and the need for greater sensitivity around postpartum body changes.
