Actor Radhikka Madan has opened up about her experience with body-shaming, revealing how criticism of her appearance affected her health and self-image.
Speaking to Hindustan Times, Radhikka recalled gaining 15kg for her film Pataakha and gradually losing the weight while working on Shiddat and Angrezi Medium.
“I was told that I was ‘too fat. Heroine kaise banegi ye’,” she said, recalling how the comments pushed her to keep losing weight until she became “thin to the bones”.
The actor said the constant pressure began affecting her health, eventually prompting her to take a break.
Radhikka explained that she later realised people would criticise her regardless of her size. She decided to prioritise feeling healthy rather than trying to meet others’ expectations.
The actor also spoke about the unrealistic beauty standards imposed on women from childhood, urging young people not to depend on social media validation.
She emphasised the importance of self-acceptance, saying that finding confidence in one’s individuality is a gradual journey.
