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Shalini Pandey opens up about being body-shamed after Arjun Reddy

Shalini Pandey opens up about being body-shamed after Arjun Reddy
Shalini Pandey opens up about being body-shamed after Arjun Reddy

Shalini Pandey, known for her role as Preethi in the film Arjun Reddy alongside Vijay Deverakonda recently spoke about her experience with body-shaming after the movie’s release. In an interview, she was asked why she didn’t receive the same recognition as Kiara Advani who played the same role in the Hindi remake Kabir Singh.

Shalini Pandey explained, “I was body-shamed back then. I didn’t understand the language since I was new to the industry and in the South. My managers took advantage of my inexperience and made me do things I wasn’t comfortable with.”

Reflecting on her early career, Shalini Pandey said she was constantly trying to meet people’s expectations. Despite her athletic build from being into sports, she faced criticism for her appearance. “Even now, people still body-shame me,” she added.

More About Arjun Reddy

Arjun Reddy featuring Vijay Deverakonda and Shalini Pandey, is a romantic drama directed by Sandeep Reddy Vanga. The film follows a talented but troubled surgeon who spirals into self-destruction after losing his girlfriend, Preethi. The movie received mixed reactions, with some praising its performances and direction while others criticized it for promoting toxic masculinity and substance abuse.

The film was a major success for Vijay Deverakonda and was remade in Hindi as Kabir Singh starring Shahid Kapoor. It also had Tamil remakes titled Varmaa and Adithya Varma both featuring Dhruv Vikram.

Shalini Pandey’s Recent Work

Recently, Shalini Pandey starred in the historical drama “Maharaj,” directed by Siddharth P. Malhotra. The film, which premiered on Netflix on June 21, 2024, marked the debut of Aamir Khan’s son, Junaid Khan, and included actors Jaideep Ahlawat and Sharvari.

In addition, Pandey is set to play lead roles in two upcoming series Dabba Cartel and Bandwaale.

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