The entertainment industry often witnesses moments of camaraderie and friendship between co-stars during film promotions. However, sometimes, unfortunate incidents occur that shed light on the insensitivity and body shaming prevalent in society. Actor Sidharth Malhotra’s fat-shaming comment towards his co-star Parineeti Chopra during the promotions of the film ‘Hasee Toh Phasee’ recently resurfaced, igniting a conversation about respect, and body positivity.
During the promotion of the film ‘Hasee Toh Phasee,’ Sidharth Malhotra made a fat-shaming remark directed at Parineeti Chopra, his co-star. The incident, which had gone unnoticed until now, resurfaced when a netizen shared their observation that Parineeti appeared visibly uncomfortable after the comment was made.
In a clip, Sidharth Malhotra was asked about his preparation for his then-upcoming role in ‘Ek Villan’. The actor had to gain weight for the same and when a journo asked how is he going to gain weight to this the actor replied that he is taking tips from Parineeti Chopra. He said that he is taking tips from her to gain weight and she is doing the same to lose weight.
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The video is now going viral and is receiving backlash for the actor’s comment. Parineeti in many interviews has talked about dealing with weight issues. She once said that she went into depression and gained weight after a few films didn’t work at the box office.
Sidharth Malhotra’s fat-shaming comment towards Parineeti Chopra during the promotions of ‘Hasee Toh Phasee’ serves as a reminder of the prevalence of body shaming in society. It emphasizes the importance of promoting respect, body positivity, and inclusivity within the entertainment industry and beyond
