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Time of India
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Neha Dhupia talks about getting trolled after gaining 25 kgs weight post pregnancy; REACTS to her 'It's her choice' controversy
Neha Dhupia reflects on her journey in Bollywood, addressing early typecasting after roles like 'Julie' and the persistent backlash from her 'It's her choice' comment on Roadies. She clarifies the statement's intent, emphasizing a woman's right to autonomy. Entering her 40s, Neha embraces self-worth, supported by her husband Angad Bedi, navigating post-pregnancy body image challenges and celebrating her current confidence. From being unfairly typecast to facing brutal online trolling, Neha Dhupia has weathered many storms in the spotlight. Now in her 40s, the actress is embracing a renewed sense of self-worth — and opening up about the personal and professional battles that shaped her journey. Typecast Early in Career Speaking on The Durex Podcast alongside Abhay Deol and comedian Sumukhi, Neha opened up about being unfairly judged and typecast in Bollywood due to a few early film choices, including Julie. Speaking on The Durex Podcast, she shared how difficult it was to shift people's perceptions and prove her versatility as an actor. Neha also addressed the backlash she faced for her 'It's her choice' comment on Roadies, revealing that even after eight years, trolls continue to bring it up. She expressed frustration that the context behind her statement was never truly understood, adding that it often feels like she's walking on eggshells. The 'It's Her Choice' Controversy Neha clarified that her controversial 'It's her choice' remark on MTV Roadies was misunderstood. She explained that her intent was to highlight a woman's right to make her own choices — something she believes is the essence of true freedom. The comment, made in response to a contestant's situation involving a woman with multiple boyfriends, was widely misinterpreted as justifying infidelity, but Neha insists it was about supporting autonomy, not actions. The actress shared that entering her 40s has been a turning point in how she views herself. She now prioritises her own well-being and feels more confident in her skin than ever before. Recalling the tough phase after her pregnancy, she opened up about gaining 25 kgs and dealing with trolling and self-doubt. But through it all, her husband Angad Bedi was her biggest support — constantly making her feel beautiful and valued. Coming from a beauty pageant background, Neha admitted those physical changes initially affected her deeply. But today, she says, she feels like the best and sexiest version of herself. Neha and Angad tied the knot in a quiet, intimate ceremony at a gurudwara, taking fans by surprise. The couple welcomed their daughter, Mehr, in November 2018, followed by their son, Guriq, in 2021. Check out our list of the latest Hindi , English , Tamil , Telugu , Malayalam , and Kannada movies . Don't miss our picks for the best Hindi movies , best Tamil movies, and best Telugu films .
Hindustan Times
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Neha Dhupia recalls being jobless, getting trolled after gaining 25 kgs post-pregnancy
Bollywood actor Neha Dhupia spoke about how her early choices in the film industry led to her being boxed. During a conversation with Abhay Deol and comedian Sumukhi on The Durex Podcast, Neha recalled gaining 25 kg after pregnancy and being trolled — but her husband, actor Angad Bedi, made her feel beautiful and comfortable in her own skin. (Also Read: Shows like 'Adolescence' make us reassess, recalibrate as parents: Neha Dhupia) Neha spoke about being trolled for her 'It's her choice' comment on Roadies and how she was typecast in Bollywood. She said, 'Without social media also I was also kind of judged for those kind of films I did early in my career, even when I did only one or two of them. I had to change paths, and that hard part was to make people believe in me. Just because I did a movie like Julie back in the day, doesn't mean I can't do a mainstream comedy film. I felt like I was walking on eggshells later. It's been eight years since the 'It's her choice' thing happened, and even now, if I go wrong anywhere, trolls flood the comments with the same thing. Nobody understood the context of what I was trying to say.' She explained that the context she was trying to set was that a woman is allowed to have choices, which is the ultimate freedom. She said this in reference to her comment made to one of the contestants on MTV Roadies, where she was perceived to be justifying a woman having five boyfriends. She said that, in her 40s, she has started prioritising herself and becoming more comfortable in her own skin. She recalled how Angad made her feel supported when she gained weight after pregnancy. 'As an actor, when I gave birth, I gained 25 kgs, but my husband made me feel beautiful. He would compliment me all the time. In my head, I used to think that I'm jobless right now, whenever I step out, I get trolled, and my clothes don't fit me. I came from a background of beauty pageants, and these things used to matter to me, I am not going to lie. But now, finally in my 40s, I feel like those things did not matter, and I feel the best version of myself. Today I feel my sexiest.' Angad and Neha tied the knot in a gurudwara in a hush-hush wedding that surprised many. The couple welcomed their first child, Mehr Dhupia Bedi, in November 2018, and their second, Guriq Singh Dhupia Bedi, in 2021. Meanwhile, Neha is currently part of Roadies XX as a gang leader, alongside Prince Narula, Elvish Yadav, Rhea Chakraborty and Gautam Gulati. Hosted by Rannvijay Singha, the show is set to conclude on June 1.
