Richa Chadha has praised Salman Khan for speaking against online trolling and body-shaming on Bigg Boss 20. The actor highlighted the scrutiny women can face over their appearance and motherhood, while Richa backed his call for greater sensitivity towards women after childbirth.
Richa Chadha has welcomed Salman Khan’s comments on online trolling and body-shaming during the latest Bigg Boss 20 Weekend Ka Vaar episode.
Salman’s remarks addressed the broader culture of commenting on people’s weight, appearance, family background and personal circumstances. He also specifically referred to the way people are targeted after becoming mothers.
Without naming any individual, Salman said during the episode, “Why do you want to troll? Uske wazan par, uske looks par, uske khaandan par, kisi ki smile par, kisi ke flop par, kisi ki maa banne par, aap apni upbringing dikha rahe hain.”
His comments have since prompted discussion around the pressure placed on women to meet conventional beauty standards, including during the postpartum period.
Richa Chadha Applauds Salman Khan’s Stand
Speaking to News18, Richa Chadha said she was pleased to learn that Salman had addressed the subject.
Richa also criticised the mindset behind online comments targeting women over their bodies, particularly new mothers. She argued that men who make such comments cannot understand the physical experience of pregnancy and childbirth in the same way.
She further suggested that people who mock others’ bodies may themselves have insecurities about their appearance.
Her comments add to her previous public discussions about body image and the expectations placed on women working in the entertainment industry.
The Debate Around Postpartum Body-Shaming
The discussion comes amid online conversations surrounding criticism directed at celebrities after pregnancy and childbirth.
The supplied report links the debate to social-media commentary surrounding Katrina Kaif’s appearance at an Ambani family Ganpati celebration with her husband Vicky Kaushal. Online users reportedly commented on her appearance and weight following childbirth.
The episode has renewed discussion about the expectation that women should quickly return to a pre-pregnancy appearance.
Postpartum recovery, however, varies considerably from person to person. Changes in weight, skin, hair, body shape and energy levels can occur during and after pregnancy, and the timeline of recovery is not uniform.
Richa Chadha Has Spoken About Body-Shaming Before
Richa Chadha has previously discussed her own experiences with body-shaming and eating-related struggles, which she has connected to the pressure of fitting the conventional image of a Bollywood heroine.
She has also spoken publicly in support of other women in the entertainment industry who have faced criticism over changes in their appearance after pregnancy.
Her latest comments therefore continue a subject she has addressed previously: the disproportionate scrutiny placed on women’s bodies in public life.
Richa Chadha’s Postpartum Journey Inspires Musafiri
Richa is also exploring the subject of self-image through her upcoming non-fiction series Musafiri.
The YouTube project has been created, written, produced and hosted by Richa. She has described the show as an extension of her postpartum journey and said she wanted to present herself without the highly polished appearance often associated with celebrity content.
For the project, she has chosen to appear without heavy makeup and has spoken openly about showing her skin, including acne, and her current body rather than attempting to conceal changes.
Richa said that she did not want concerns about appearance to dictate how she presented herself on the show.
Why Musafiri Takes Richa Beyond the Glamour of Bollywood
The series also takes Richa away from the controlled environments usually associated with celebrity interviews and entertainment programming.
One episode involves her travelling through the bylanes of Dharavi in Mumbai, where she wanted to blend into the surroundings rather than appear visibly disconnected from the people and environment she was documenting.
She explained that this required her to rethink her usual styling and focus on the work rather than her appearance.
For Richa, that experience is part of the larger idea behind Musafiri: presenting a less curated version of herself while exploring people and places outside the conventional celebrity ecosystem.
Salman Khan’s Comments Add to the Conversation
Salman’s Bigg Boss 20 remarks have brought renewed attention to the consequences of casual online commentary about people’s appearance.
Richa’s response places particular emphasis on postpartum body-shaming, an issue that can affect women at a time when they are already adjusting to significant physical and emotional changes.
The larger conversation is not limited to celebrities. Social-media comments about weight, appearance and motherhood can contribute to unrealistic expectations about how women should look after childbirth.
