Actor Swara Bhasker, who embraced motherhood with the birth of her daughter Raabiyaa in September 2023, is no stranger to online trolling—this time over her post-pregnancy weight gain. But rather than letting the negativity bring her down, Swara chose to address it head-on.Swara Cites Aishwarya Rai Bachchan’s CaseIn a powerful response, she reminded critics that even global icons aren’t spared such scrutiny. Swara drew attention to the backlash Aishwarya faced after giving birth to daughter Aaradhya in 2011—highlighting how the obsession with women’s bodies, especially post-pregnancy, remains relentless regardless of fame or stature.In a recent conversation with BBC News India, Swara opened up about the intense scrutiny women—particularly those in the entertainment industry—are subjected to. She spoke about how their bodies, personal lives, and choices are often unfairly judged and dissected by the public and media alike.How Aishwarya Faced Trolling With GraceSwara reflected on the relentless trolling Aishwarya faced after the birth of her daughter, highlighting how unflattering photos were deliberately captured and widely circulated to shame her for postpartum weight gain. She pointed out the damaging narrative built around Aishwarya at the time, and praised the dignified way the actor handled the situation—suggesting that anyone with less composure might have responded with anger.Swara also recalled an interview where Aishwarya was questioned about not shedding weight as quickly as some of her peers. She admired how Aishwarya responded with calm and dignity, simply stating that she was living her real life with her baby. That moment deeply resonated with Swara, who reflected on how even someone widely regarded as the most beautiful woman in the world wasn’t spared from scrutiny—prompting her to think, “If they didn’t spare her, who am I?”Swara further pointed out how female celebrities are constantly under public scrutiny, with their every choice—from career moves to relationships and motherhood—being picked apart. She noted that this kind of relentless attention is an unfair yet unavoidable part of life in the spotlight for women in the entertainment industry.Swara Bhasker tied the knot with politician Fahad Ahmad in February 2023, and the couple embraced parenthood later that year with the birth of their daughter, Raabiyaa, in September.
