Cinema VinesPakistani singer‑actor Ali Zafar has publicly defended Bollywood star Katrina Kaif after a wave of social‑media criticism targeted her for her appearance following motherhood. The comments came after Kaif, who welcomed her son Vihaan with husband Vicky Kaushal in November last year, made a rare public appearance with him at Mukesh and Nita Ambani’s Ganpati celebration. The event sparked online discussion, with many users posting before‑and‑after photos and commenting on Kaif’s looks, prompting the actor to step in.
In a video that has circulated online, Zafar addressed the “trolling” he has seen against Kaif and other actresses. He said he has long opposed body‑shaming, noting that Pakistani colleagues such as Mahira Khan have also faced similar attacks. “We all need to look within ourselves,” he urged, adding that as men, they carry a privilege that can influence how they perceive women’s bodies. He warned that if a woman does not fit the unrealistic standards men create, they often “immediately put that woman down.”
Zafar went on to critique the unrealistic beauty ideals that have become pervasive. He highlighted that society now expects women to have a “zero figure” and men to possess six‑pack abs, calling such expectations unhealthy and harmful. “It is not healthy to always criticize other people,” he said. “Every person is going through their own struggles, and we do not know what someone else might be dealing with.”
He concluded by calling for compassion, kindness, and self‑reflection. “We all have a past. I would feel ashamed if I ever criticized someone on the basis of their looks,” Zafar said. “Every woman has her life, what she has gone through, what her past, present or future is. Let her live, and you live your life.” The singer’s remarks came in response to a user who had written, “I can’t …” in a disparaging comment about Kaif’s appearance, reflecting the broader trend of body‑shaming on social media.
