Dipika Kakar Breaks Silence On Body-Shaming During Illness: "I Was Okay With It..."

Dipika Kakar has shared an emotional and deeply personal update about her life, opening up about her health struggles, body-shaming, motherhood and the challenges of navigating difficult phases with positivity. In a candid video on her YouTube channel, the actress reflected on how her illness has impacted both her personal life and her relationship with her son, Ruhaan.

Motherhood Challenges:

Speaking about her son Ruhaan, Dipika admitted that one of her biggest regrets has been not being able to spend as much time with him as she would like because of her health condition.

She shared, “I do feel a little bad that because of my illness, I am not able to give him as much time. I am not able to be with him, you know, do that jumping around and all the things that I would have done if I were completely fine. But it's okay.” Despite these feelings, the actress said she is trying to stay positive and focus on recovery while cherishing the time she gets with her son.

"These Things Can Break People To A Great Extent..."

Dipika also reflected on the unpredictable challenges life can bring. She noted that certain situations, including illnesses, accidents and financial hardships, are often beyond a person's control. “There are certain things in life that are not in our hands. Obviously, it could be an illness, an accident, something sudden, or even a financial crisis. These things can break people to a great extent,” she said.

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According to Dipika, courage and perseverance are the only ways to move forward during difficult periods.

Importance Of Self-Care:

The actress stressed that self-care becomes especially important during emotionally and physically demanding phases. Addressing women dealing with major life changes, she encouraged them to prioritise their well-being. “Every woman, every lady, has challenges that we all go through. I know it is one of the most difficult phases that a woman goes through,” she said.

Dipika also revealed that she has recently started putting extra effort into self-care and hair care, explaining that feeling good about one's appearance can help restore confidence during challenging times.

Responding To Body-Shaming:

Dipika candidly addressed the criticism she received over her weight gain while dealing with illness. She revealed that losing weight was never her priority during that period. “I used to read comments about facing body shaming while I was ill. I had put on a lot of weight, but at that time, I was not in the frame of mind where I felt that losing weight was important for me,” she shared.

Choosing Positivity:

While acknowledging that she has difficult days, Dipika credited her fans' love and support for helping her stay strong. She said she believes in smiling through hardships and finding the strength to keep going, even when life feels overwhelming. “I am not some superwoman,” Dipika admitted, adding that she simply tries her best on the days when she feels a little better.