Pakistani actress and television host Veena Malik has spoken out against repeated criticism and sarcastic comments about her weight, saying she is tired of being mocked over her physical appearance.
Speaking on her morning show Veena Hai Na, Malik expressed frustration over remarks in which people repeatedly tell her that she has gained weight, call her overweight or compare her appearance to a buffalo.
The actress said she had not fully understood the difficulties faced by people dealing with weight-related criticism in the past, but now understands their feelings after experiencing it herself.
Malik acknowledged that she had gained weight and said she knew she needed to work on reducing it. However, she questioned why people felt the need to repeatedly remind her about it through hurtful comments.
Her remarks prompted support from several social media users, who criticised the tendency to make fun of people based on their body shape and appearance. Some users, however, continued commenting on her clothing and personal style.
The discussion has once again drawn attention to body-shaming and the impact of unsolicited remarks about people’s physical appearance.