Alia Bhatt made her Bollywood debut in 2012 with Karan Johar’s Student of the Year and since then, she has been delivering stellar performances in every role. Known for reinventing herself for every character, Bhatt recently opened up about her struggle with body image issues after becoming an actress. The Jigra actress shared that no matter how much weight she lost, she still struggled with the issue. Bhatt also shared that her friends often advised her to follow a diet, but she faced challenges with her self-image.
In a conversation with Allure magazine, Alia Bhatt opened up about her journey from her early days in the film industry to now. She described herself as a chubby, content kid who had no issues with her looks back then. However, she admitted that her perspective changed after she got into acting. Bhatt revealed that despite losing weight, she has struggled with body image issues. “Ever since then, I have struggled with body-image issues. No matter how much weight I have lost, I have always struggled. My friends would say, ‘Alia, you should stop dieting. Just chill, live a little, eat a little.’ And I used to think like, once a fat kid, always a fat kid. That’s what I used to say in my mind, no matter how much weight I have lost”.
During her pregnancy, Bhatt experienced a shift in her perspective. She said she developed a deep respect for her body and was fascinated by its capabilities. This realisation helped her understand that despite being in the industry, she would no longer be critical of her appearance or worry about excess weight or a bloated belly.
In an earlier panel discussion for We The Women Global Townhall, Alia shared her experience with body image issues. The Alpha actress revealed that being in the spotlight has affected her mental health, explaining that being constantly in front of the camera made her criticise herself over her diet, weight and appearance.
Meanwhile, on the work front, she will be next seen in Zirgra. Bhatt also has Alpha and Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Love and War in the pipeline.
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