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Patralekhaa Calls for Respect: Challenges Postpartum Body Shaming

Neha Dhupia said people should stop judging new mothers' bodies after Patralekhaa said she gained weight while producing two films.

  • On Friday, actor-producer Patralekhaa criticized paparazzi pages on Instagram for body-shaming comments following her recent public appearance, addressing accusations regarding her post-pregnancy weight gain.
  • Paparazzi remarks surfaced after Patralekhaa's first public appearance since welcoming her daughter, Parvati Paul Rao, last year, with the actress explaining that weight gain is a natural reaction to pregnancy.
  • Writing on Instagram Stories, Patralekhaa stated, "I have not sat and eaten a mountain," and urged the media to "please learn to be a little kind" when covering new mothers.
  • Fellow actor Neha Dhupia publicly supported Patralekhaa, condemning the "scrutiny" women face, and wrote on Instagram, "Commenting on someone's body has to stop."
  • Patralekhaa continues balancing motherhood with producing two films, including Netflix's Toaster, while she and husband actor Rajkummar Rao launched production house KAMPA Film.
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