Tamannaah Bhatia recently spoke about her journey to accepting her body and how some key moments helped her feel more comfortable in her own skin.
In an interview with Instant Bollywood, she shared how, growing up, she believed being skinny was the only way to be fit and attractive, especially in the film industry.
Tamannaah Bhatia Says ‘Aaj Ki Raat’ Helped Embrace Her Body
She admitted, “I always thought being thin was the beauty standard.” She explained that there was a lot of pressure to look a certain way for movies, but over time, she realised this didn’t make her feel truly beautiful. It took her some time to understand that beauty isn’t about size, and she’s only recently come to terms with this.
A significant turning point for Tamannaah came when she performed on “Aaj Ki Raat” in Stree 2. She feels this song helped her embrace her body more.
“I’ve started feeling good about myself, and it’s rarely about how thin I am. I think Aaj Ki Raat played a big part in helping me accept my body,” she said.
Actress Reveals She Was Called ‘Big & Fat’ In Jailer Song ‘Kaavaalaa’
However, the path to self-acceptance wasn’t always easy. Tamannaah recalled an encounter after her song “Kaavaalaa” from Jailer was released.
A woman at a party approached her and said, “You made curvy women feel accepted because you were so big and fat, and yet you enjoyed yourself.” Tamannaah was surprised, realising for the first time how some people viewed her.
Despite this, Tamannaah believes beauty isn’t about fitting into what society thinks is ideal. “I feel beautiful regardless of my size. People often judge you based on social media and the pressure that comes with it,” she explained.
She also pointed out how social media fuels pressure to meet beauty standards. “Everyone is posting pictures, and there’s this constant need to look perfect,” she said. But Tamannaah stressed that beauty isn’t just skin deep. “It’s about how you feel inside. I used to hate myself, even when I was dressed up perfectly. Now, I feel beautiful, even without makeup or fancy clothes.”
Currently, Tamannaah is enjoying the success of Sikandar Ka Muqaddar.
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