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The world of social media can be a double-edged sword, offering instantaneous connection and communication while also becoming a platform for negativity and cyberbullying. In a recent incident, Bollywood actress Anushka Sharma, who is also the wife of former Indian cricket team captain Virat Kohli, found herself at the receiving end of body-shaming comments after a picture from their Barbados vacation surfaced online.
The Barbados Vacation Picture:
As Virat shared a candid moment from their relaxing vacation in Barbados, his wife Anushka unwittingly became the target of body-shaming comments from some users on social media. The picture shows them posing at an eatery, but instead of focusing on the joy of the moment, some individuals chose to critique her appearance.
She forgot to wear pants
— You suck (@vijay_m8n) August 18, 2023
What's so beautif about it? Ek na chaddi pehna hai, dusre ne nai!
— Gujjubhai (@GyanWithGujju) August 18, 2023
Itne paise kamakar kya fayda anushka bhabi ko ek pant nhi dilwa sake kohli ji.
Feeling sad for anushka bhabi wearing only shirt😔— Chivvvv (@pyaraaacetamol) August 18, 2023
Kapde na pehn'ne ko fashion bola jaane laga… pic.twitter.com/20k3YjYFQn
— Sarvesh* (@sarvecism) August 18, 2023
Anushka ke paas paint nehi he 😭😭😭
— Alok sahu (@UhjbzN) August 18, 2023
वह पैंट पहनना भूल गई😂😂😂
— SampatK🌾🌧️⛰️ (@kallu35691) August 18, 2023
— Yogi Diesel 🗨 (@Anragjain) August 18, 2023
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Condemnation of Body Shaming:
The incident prompted widespread condemnation from both fans and celebrities alike. Many individuals took to social media to express their support for Anushka and to denounce body-shaming in all forms. Various fans highlighted the importance of respecting privacy, emphasizing that public figures, like anyone else, deserve to enjoy their personal moments without the scrutiny of body-shaming comments.
Impact on Mental Health:
This unfortunate incident highlights the adverse effects of body shaming, not only on the individual targeted but also on the broader conversation surrounding self-esteem and body positivity. Cyberbullying, particularly of public figures, can have detrimental impacts on mental health, reinforcing harmful beauty standards and fostering insecurity.
Anushka’s Work Front:
After some years of dating, Anushka and Virat got married in 2017 during a private ceremony in Italy.
They welcomed their first child Vamika in January 2021. The model-actress who was last seen in a Bollywood movie ‘Zero’ opposite Shah Rukh Khan, is eagerly waiting for her next release, Chakda ‘Xpress. She portrayed the role of former Indian women cricketer Jhulan Goswami in this film.
