Vijay Sethupathi speaks up on being body shamed in Bollywood and Tamil industry, asks, ‘Chappal pehnega toh simple iska matlab kya?’

After Jawan and Farzi, Vijay Sethupathi is all set to slay with his upcoming movie Merry Christmas. The actor is starring alongside Katrina Kaif in the Sriram Raghavan-directed thriller. With the trailer, the anticipation among the netizens has skyrocketed to a whole new level to witness the two actors share the screenspace. While Vijay is receiving praise for his roles and characters, the actor recently recalled the time when he had to face body-shaming in Bollywood and Tamil industries.

Vijay Sethupathi recalls facing body-shaming in Bollywood and Tamil industries

Speaking with Indian Express, Vijay Sethupathi shares that he is conscious of what he is wearing. This came after he used to show up at functions and get-togethers wearing chappals. Speaking of body shaming, the actor said, “Main aisa hi tha, body shaming bohot kiya tha mujhe (I have faced a lot of body shaming for the way I look). Wahaan bhi kiya tha (they also did it). It happened, but the good thing is that people accept you the way who you are. Today wherever I go, I am accepted, it is a blessing. (It’s all) thanks to my audience that I am happy being myself. I didn’t expect this, I didn’t…”

He added, “Sometimes I am conscious about my costumes because I believe in wearing what I am comfortable in. Sometimes people say I am showing off, sometimes they say I am too simple. Chappal pehnega toh simple matlab kya (how is wearing slippers equal to being simple?). But sometimes I am conscious about that also. If I go to functions, I see people dressed up really well, and I get really conscious. So mostly I try to avoid going for get-togethers and meetings generally, otherwise I am comfortable.”

As Vijay is progressively developing his way into Bollywood filmography, the actor has been receiving immense appreciation for his craft. Speaking about the love that he is receiving, Vijay says that the love is proof that he is moving in the right direction.

Meanwhile on the workfront, Vijay Sethupathi and Katrina Kaif starrer Merry Christmas is all set to release on 12th January, 2024.

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Also read: Katrina Kaif is professional and very committed to her part: Vijay Sethupathi praises Merry Christmas co-star

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