Cinema VinesMini Mathur, the celebrated Indian television host and actor who recently won Amazon Prime Video’s reality show Alliance, used her platform on the The Male Feminist podcast to speak candidly about menopause and the way society judges women’s bodies. The podcast episode, part of the Hauterrfly series, saw Mathur open up about her own health challenges and the stigma surrounding fertility and aging.
During the interview, Mathur urged men to stop commenting on women’s physical appearance. She said, “Commenting on physicality. Are you feeling tired? Did you not get sleep? Did you put on weight? Oh you lost weight? What happened?” She added that such remarks create distance and that men should keep their opinions to themselves. “Keep your advice to yourself,” she told listeners, and called out the use of terms like “housewife” or “homemaker,” which she says can be insulting even when used affectionately.
Mathur also highlighted how she has balanced her career with motherhood and personal health. She revealed that she had lost her hosting gig on Indian Idol season 5 after announcing her pregnancy, a decision she described as a disappointment. In addition to her work on television, streaming and film projects—including the series Mind the Malhotras—she has become a certified women’s health coach, specializing in menopause after completing an intensive certification program.
To support women in their 40s and beyond, Mathur launched the Instagram community Pauseitive, a health advocacy platform that began as a response to her own symptoms of hot flashes, night sweats, joint pain, brain fog and memory lapses. She explained that doctors often treated her symptoms without addressing the root cause, prompting her to research and advocate for deeper solutions. Her Instagram video shares her journey and invites others to join the conversation about healthy aging.
Mathur’s message resonates in a broader cultural context where women’s bodies are frequently scrutinized. By calling for respectful dialogue and encouraging men to refrain from unsolicited commentary, she champions a more supportive environment for women navigating both career and health transitions.
