Abhinav Shukla Defends Aamir Khan's Daughter Ira Khan Against Body-Shaming: 'She's Real and Down to Earth'
Ira Khan, daughter of renowned actor Aamir Khan, faced online body-shaming after participating in the Tata Mumbai Marathon. She was criticized for her running attire, a white tank top and black shorts, with some users even targeting her body type. Abhinav Shukla, a public figure, came to Ira's defense, slamming the derogatory comments and emphasizing the importance of personal choice in clothing.
In a strong statement, Shukla wrote, "One Star Kid who is real & down to earth, she doesn't act entitled, no drama, no show off, no entourage of 5 bouncers & managers... much of the time she and her brother are traveling in a rick dressed up like normal kids." He further added, "What's wrong here, I don't understand! She is at least putting an effort to be active! Dressing is purely a personal choice."
Shukla's support was met with positive responses from other social media users, who condemned the body-shaming behavior. One user commented, "Body shaming people is such a useless, unnecessary, loser activity. Do better." Another echoed this sentiment, stating, "It's her life, Sapna. Let her be. This is not fair at all... it's with these posts that we run women down."
The issue of body-shaming and the importance of mental health awareness were highlighted in the comments. One user emphasized, "A very decent thing to do is not to go looking for someone's pictures to post them with an unsolicited commentary. Never goes out of style." Another added, "It's her body and her choice. Dress policing and body shaming are not just regressive, they're deeply sad. Ira Khan and Agastu's work on mental health deserves respect, especially Ira's honest and articulate conversations around depression."
Ira Khan has previously opened up about her struggles with body image on social media, sharing her personal experiences and the challenges she faces. In a recent post, she wrote, "Yes, I’m fat. Been oscillating between thinking I’m fat/unfit, becoming overweight and being obese since 2020. There’s a lot to be said about it. Definitely things I still need to figure out. But I feel at least a small shift for the better, so I’ve decided to start talking about it/share. I may not be as articulate or confident as when I spoke about my depression. Unlike like that, this feels a little scary. But I really think it needs to be talked about. I don’t have a diagnosed eating disorder, and I’m also not an expert. Just sharing my experiences. Venture into the comment section at your own risk. I know I will be staying far away from it. Let’s see how this goes."
The conversation around body-shaming and mental health awareness highlights the need for respect and support for individuals' choices and struggles.
