Actress Bipasha Basu says she faced “major, major” body-shaming and trolling after giving birth to her daughter, Devi, in 2022. She describes the scrutiny as “massively brutal,” saying that women are expected to quickly return to pre-pregnancy bodies, even when they are older.
Basu attributes the pressure to unrealistic societal expectations that make mothers feel judged for not “bouncing back” immediately. She also says paparazzi took “really bizarre” photos of her during that period, which she links to a lack of sensitivity toward the physical and personal demands of postpartum life.
Across the outlets, the core accounts are consistent: Basu discusses postpartum trolling, comments about appearance standards for new mothers, and her claim that insensitive photographers shared unflattering or unusual images. The different coverage mainly varies in emphasis—some focus on the body-shaming and expected timelines, while others highlight her confidence and self-acceptance in dealing with public criticism. In all accounts, she presents her response as staying grounded in her own experience while continuing with life and work, including motherhood.
