Cinema VinesAfter attending the Ambani family’s Ganapati Puja in Mumbai, Bollywood actress Katrina Kaif has been hit with a wave of online abuse that critics say ignores her recent motherhood. The actress, who welcomed her son Vihaan in November 2025, was photographed at the celebratory event and immediately became the target of trolls who focused on her weight and appearance, rather than her status as a new mother.
In the days that followed, several high‑profile film stars stepped forward to defend Kaif. Hrithik Roshan, Parineeti Chopra and Salman Khan among them posted messages condemning the “trolling culture” and calling for respect toward women who are navigating public and private life. The outpouring of support has highlighted a broader conversation about the scrutiny women face in the entertainment industry.
Actress Sameera Reddy used the incident as a platform to promote body positivity. She shared a reel on Instagram showing her enjoying the pleasant weather, and in the caption urged people to love their bodies regardless of external judgment. “Your body listens and needs you to love it back, irrespective of what anyone has to say,” Reddy wrote, adding the hashtags #imperfectlyperfect and #bodypositivity. She also told NDTV that “Katrina is stunning right now. She’s an entrepreneur; she’s built an incredible empire,” and urged fans to focus on her achievements rather than a single photo.
Salman Khan took the conversation to the television screen, speaking on the “Weekend Ka Vaar” episode of Bigg Boss 20. He criticized anonymous trolls, noting that “after pregnancy everyone puts on weight” and that Kaif would regain fitness once she returned to films. He also suggested that people who are unhappy with their own appearance should not comment on others, saying “why would someone be so dissatisfied with their own face yet criticize another?”
Senior content producer Santanu Das of the Hindustan Times has covered the incident in the context of broader media trends. Though his primary focus is on films and pop culture, Das has noted that the backlash against Kaif reflects a persistent pattern of misogyny in Indian cinema and social media. He stresses the importance of shifting the narrative from appearance to professional accomplishments, echoing the sentiments expressed by his peers in the industry.
