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Time of India
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Jonita Gandhi reveals she was bullied in school for facial hair; recalls getting 'racist comments': 'I was convinced that I was never going to have s*x...'
Singer recently shared her experience of growing up in Canada and how things changed when she returned to India. The singer, born into a Punjabi family in Delhi, had to move with her parents to a foreign country when she was just nine months old. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Jonita Gandhi about facing racist comments In a recent conversation with Hauterrfly, Jonita reflected on her experiences with racism and the personal insecurities she battled over the years. She shared that while Canada had a sizable South Asian community that offered a sense of familiarity, she felt distinctly alienated upon coming to India. Jonita recalled that when she came back to India, she was treated differently, and even the way rickshaw drivers spoke to her felt odd. They had charged her double, and it made her feel as though she didn't belong here. Singer Jonita Gandhi requests fans to wear mask Jonita about feeling insecure about her body She further recalled being bullied for her facial hair during her school years. 'I used to get a lot of racist comments while growing up. But I was more bothered about being bullied for my facial hair. I used to have curly side-locks. They used to call me Godzilla. I think they just thought I was ugly. I used to come home and cry. Even the Punjabi boys in my class would make fun of me.' She admitted that the bullying had affected her both mentally and physically, as she started having insecurities about her body. 'Growing up, I was convinced that I was never going to have because of the same issues. I couldn't accept my own body; how can someone else accept it? I still have some of those issues.' Jonita shares how music helped her But music helped Jonita to a great extent. It helped her feel something different and special in life. She felt ugly looking at her body and had to wear a kurti while doing shows in Toronto, whereas everyone else was wearing a lehenga. Jonita's latest music video 'Beparwai' is garnering love from fans.
Hans India
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hans India
Jonita Gandhi embraces freedom and flair in new track ‘Beparwai'
Playback singer Jonita Gandhi has unveiled her latest single Beparwai, a peppy and empowering dance track that celebrates being unapologetically oneself. In an exclusive chat with IANS, Jonita opened up about the inspiration behind the song, its creation process, and the message it aims to deliver. Beparwai, which translates to 'carefree,' was born during a studio session in Toronto. Jonita revealed that the song was shaped by a moment of personal reflection. 'I was in a mood that day—feeling a little cynical about how much we let others' opinions affect us. I wanted to rise above that noise and just express freedom, and that's what the chorus says: 'Now I'm just carefree',' she shared. Wanting the song to reflect her unique artistic style, Jonita focused on keeping her vocal delivery soft yet impactful. 'I wanted to make sure the song still felt like a Jonita song,' she said. Collaborating once again with frequent music partner Ariza, the track was crafted to align with the sonic vibe of her earlier work. 'He helps make the sound consistent across my music,' she added. Interestingly, Beparwai was produced entirely using electronic instruments. 'There were no live instruments from what I know. It's a very bouncy, danceable, breezy song—but with a lot of attitude,' Jonita noted. At its core, the song is a declaration of individuality. 'This song is basically me reminding everyone that it's okay to be unapologetically yourself. Don't get too caught up in what others think—just do what makes you happy,' she concluded. Beparwai is now available on all major streaming platforms, inviting listeners to let go, dance it out, and embrace their carefree selves.
Hindustan Times
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Jonita Gandhi recalls being bullied for her facial hair, called 'Godzilla' in Canada: They just thought I was ugly
Singer Jonita Gandhi was born in Delhi to a Punjabi family. However, her parents moved to Canada with her when she was just nine months old, and she was raised there. In a recent chat with Hauterrfly, Jonita recalled receiving racist comments, being bullied for her facial hair, and revealed how it impacted her. (Also Read: Jonita Gandhi says industry people thought 'firang hai toh easy hai', recalls a composer messaged her to meet alone) Jonita recalled facing racism in India after moving from Canada. She revealed that while growing up in Canada, she had enough brown people around her. However, she felt like an outsider when she first came to India. She recalled that even the way rickshaw drivers spoke to her, and how they charged her double, made her feel like she didn't belong. Jonita then recalled being bullied for her facial hair and said, "I used to get a lot of racist comments while growing up. But I was more bothered about being bullied for my facial hair. I used to have curly side-locks. They used to call me Godzilla. I think they just thought I was ugly. I used to come home and cry. Even the Punjabi boys in my class would make fun of me." She added that she struggled with body image issues and said, "Growing up, I was convinced that I was never going to have sex because of the same issues. I couldn't accept my own body; how can someone else accept it? I still have some of those issues; music helped me. It made me feel I am doing something different in life. That made me feel cool when nothing else made me feel cool. Even when I did shows in Toronto, I didn't dress up good. I used to wear a kurti, whereas everyone wore a lehenga. I feel like I am the ugly duckling who became the swan." Meanwhile, Jonita is currently garnering praise for her new music video, titled Beparwai. Not just her vocals, but the singer has also impressed everyone with her sizzling dance moves. Sharing a clip from the video, she wrote on Instagram, "This one's been a long time coming and I'm so proud of it! Give it your love."
