Was called bamboo & giraffe, took medicine to gain weight: Darang
Body shaming is a widespread issue that affects people of all ages, shapes, and sizes. Unfortunately, it’s a problem that many of us face, and it can have a profound impact on our mental and emotional well-being. In a recent interview, actress Chum Darang revealed that she too was a victim of body shaming, and it was a constant struggle for her to deal with the criticism.
Darang, who is currently seen in the film “Badhaai Do”, shared her shocking experience of being body-shamed for being too tall and dark. She revealed that people used to call her a “bamboo” and a “giraffe” due to her height, and that it was a constant source of embarrassment for her.
“I was very conscious about my height and my complexion,” she said. “By the time I was in college, I started taking medicine to gain weight. I thought that if I was a little heavier, people would stop making fun of me.”
Darang’s experience is a stark reminder of the devastating effects of body shaming. As a young woman, she was already struggling to come to terms with her own identity, and the constant criticism from others only added to her insecurity. She felt like she was trapped in a never-ending cycle of self-doubt and low self-esteem.
But Darang’s story is not unique. Body shaming is a pervasive problem that affects people of all shapes and sizes. Whether it’s a celebrity like Darang, or a teenager in school, or even a grown adult in the workplace, body shaming can be a constant source of stress and anxiety.
So, why do people feel the need to body shame others? Is it because we’re so obsessed with physical appearance that we can’t help but judge others based on how they look? Or is it because we’re so insecure about our own bodies that we feel the need to tear others down to make ourselves feel better?
Whatever the reason, body shaming is a toxic behavior that can have serious consequences for our mental and emotional well-being. It’s a behavior that can lead to low self-esteem, depression, and even eating disorders.
So, what can we do to stop body shaming? The first step is to recognize that body shaming is a problem, and that it’s not okay to make fun of someone’s appearance. We need to teach our children that everyone is unique and beautiful in their own way, and that physical appearance is just one aspect of who we are as individuals.
We also need to promote body positivity and self-acceptance. We need to encourage people to love themselves for who they are, without trying to change them to fit some arbitrary standard of beauty. We need to celebrate diversity and individuality, and recognize that everyone has their own unique strengths and weaknesses.
And, of course, we need to teach our children that it’s okay to be different. We need to teach them that it’s okay to be tall, or short, or dark, or light. We need to teach them that it’s okay to be different, and that everyone is beautiful in their own way.
In conclusion, body shaming is a serious problem that affects people of all ages and backgrounds. It’s a problem that can have serious consequences for our mental and emotional well-being, and it’s a problem that we need to take seriously.
We need to recognize that body shaming is a problem, and that it’s not okay to make fun of someone’s appearance. We need to promote body positivity and self-acceptance, and we need to celebrate diversity and individuality. And, of course, we need to teach our children that it’s okay to be different, and that everyone is beautiful in their own way.
As Darang said in her interview, “Pressure from society, sometimes you shouldn’t listen. You should just go deaf.” We need to learn to tune out the noise and focus on our own self-worth, rather than trying to live up to someone else’s standards.
