Bollywood actress Sonam Kapoor, famous for her fashion, was not always so confident. She recently revealed how trolling affected her over her weight gain, facial hair and other changes at the age of 16. People would often comment, “She’s Anil Kapoor’s daughter,” implying that she must look a certain way. She shared that it was her mother who showed her a picture of Kajol with unibrow, which helped inspire Sonam to embrace her appearance.
At Barkha Dutt’s We The Women summit, Sonam Kapoor took a moment to reflect on her past struggles, and revealed how she dealt with polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) and the impact it had on her teens, according to News 18. Fell. She revealed how, at the age of 16, she faced weight gain, acne and facial hair – an age when society expects you to look your best.
Apart from the physical changes, the blind actress faced harsh comments, with people criticizing her appearance and linking her to her father Anil Kapoor. “I had facial hair. And you get pimples. People told me, ‘Oh, she’s Anil Kapoor’s daughter.’ You know, weird trolling stuff,” she said.
Despite the challenges, Sonam emphasized that these issues were temporary, as hormonal changes are common in adolescence, and she eventually overcame them, although the experience left a lasting impression. “But I was shocked by it,” she said.
The fashion icon recalled how her mother inspired her to embrace her unique features, especially after showing Kajol a picture of her with a unibrow. She shared that, at that time, Kajol was one of the biggest stars, and her mother pointed out how confident Kajol was in her natural looks.
Sonam Kapoor said, “I remember my mother showing me Kajol’s picture and saying, ‘Look at her! She’s the biggest heroine right now.'” Sonam found inspiration in this, realizing that beauty was self-conscious. It’s about acceptance, not social conformity. Expectations.
The actress shared that at the age of 17, after being discovered by Sanjay Leela Bhansali, she realized the importance of being true to herself and setting an example. Reflecting on Kajol’s influence, he admitted that although it was not a conscious decision, Kajol’s bold choices at that time unknowingly inspired him.
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