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'Please Stop Calling Me Moti': Veena Malik Speaks Out Against Weight-Shaming

The actress reveals how repeated remarks about her changing appearance have affected her, urging people to stop making unsolicited comments about her weight.

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Pakistani actress and television host Veena Malik has spoken about the weight-related comments she has been receiving, expressing frustration over the constant remarks about her changing appearance. The actress, who has spent years in the entertainment industry, recently addressed the issue on television, making it clear that she is tired of being judged for gaining weight.

Veena Malik first rose to prominence through her acting projects, comedy and mimicry performances, and television hosting. She became a familiar face through popular programmes such as the political satire show Hum Sab Umeed Se Hain and the sitcom Misfit. Her film credits include Muhabbatan Sachiyan, Tere Pyar Mein and Salakhain. She also attracted considerable attention beyond Pakistan following her appearance on India's popular reality show Bigg Boss.

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The actress recently appeared on a morning show Veena Hai Na, where she opened up about the remarks people have been making about her weight. Rather than brushing off the criticism, Veena shared how exhausting it has become to hear constant comments about her body, particularly when even people around her seem to notice and discuss her appearance.

"I am tired of hearing, 'You have become fat,' 'You have gained weight,' and 'You look like a buffalo,'" she said.

Veena further admitted that she had never fully understood the emotional impact of weight-related criticism until she experienced it herself. According to the actress, gaining weight has made her realise how difficult it can be for people who are constantly judged because of their appearance.

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"I was unaware of the pain of overweight people until I gained weight myself," she explained.

She also pointed out that the comments do not come from strangers alone. Even at home, people make assumptions about what she eats, while those she encounters outside and even members of her own team repeatedly bring up her changing appearance.

Expressing her frustration, Veena said she is perfectly aware that she has gained weight and does not need others to keep reminding her. She acknowledged that losing weight is something she needs to work on, but stressed that it does not give anyone the right to make hurtful remarks.

"For God's sake, I have gained weight, I haven't lost my vision or something like that!" she remarked, adding that she knows it is time to reduce her weight and that her recent eating habits have contributed to the change.

The actress eventually made a direct appeal to people to stop labelling her as 'moti' (fat), highlighting how repeated comments about someone's body can become emotionally exhausting.

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