Rashami hits back at fat-shamers: Don’t need validation
Ahead of the late actor Irrfan’s fourth death anniversary on April 29, his son Babil, shared a cryptic note on his Insta Story, reading, “Sometimes I feel like giving up and going to Baba.” The Qala (2022) actor deleted the story after a while.
When pictures of Rashami Desai’s look from her buddy, actor Arti Singh’s sangeet ceremony came online, trolls began dropping harsh comments targeting her body weight. However, the actor decided to not let the negativity get to her.
When we reached out to her, Desai shares, “In the glamour world, there’s pressure to meet certain beauty standards. But sometimes, people don’t realise what you’re going through. I’ve been unwell for a few months.” The 38-year-old adds, “You can either do what you want or listen to others. I choose the former. I don’t need validation from anyone. Trolling comes with being in the public eye; it’s part of the deal.”
While she’s developed a thick skin, Desai admits that trolling can hurt. “Surviving in this industry takes dedication. I can’t look 21–22 forever. My journey is beautiful, but change is hard for some people to accept,” she reflects, adding, “But it doesn’t affect me. Negativity hasn’t weakened me. I have had to work hard for everything I’ve achieved.”
Regarding her appearance at Singh’s prewedding festivities, Desai says that her friend’s happiness mattered most. “The trolling changes every day — yesterday it was about my clothes, the day before about my character. How much attention can you give it?” she questions. “You have to focus on what’s important. I’ve known Arti for over 10 years. Seeing her and [beau] Dipak (Chauhan, businessman) so in love was beautiful. I’ve witnessed Arti’s journey, and
she’s a fighter,” Desai concludes.