Kiku Sharda On Fat-Shaming: ‘I Was Loved, But With An Asterisk’

Last Updated: May 10, 2025, 11:02 IST

Kiku opened concerning encountering fat-shaming, claiming that humour, heart and self-confidence aren’t determined on a considering range.

Kiku Sharda, recognized for his renowned personalities like Bachcha Yadav and Palak, shot to popularity with his look in The Kapil Sharma Show and Comedy Nights withKapil He has actually currently relocated right into the limelight as a supporter for body positivity on the brand-new television programMeri Bhavya Life Recently, throughout a meeting, the star opened concerning encountering fat-shaming, claiming that humour, heart and self-confidence aren’t determined on a considering range.

Speaking to ETimesTV, he shared, “Meri Bhavya Life is leading the instance in resolving well-known false impressions concerning dimension, look, and well worth. For a long period of time, I was the ‘funny overweight guy’, which title felt like my identification. People loved me, yet just with an asterisk. ‘He’ s talented; yet, he ought to lower weight.'”

“I eventually realised that laughter and confidence do not come in sizes. When you’re a plus-size person, you have a lot to prove in the entertainment industry, which encourages weight loss. While that comment was not hurtful, it made me more conscious of society’s limiting perspective on persons my size. Then began the trolling, taunting, memes, and unsolicited advice on social media. I had to learn how to laugh with the world and not let it laugh at me,” he included.

Furthermore, the Race star shared that he really hopes Meri Bhavya Life would certainly have the ability to alter the viewpoint around large individuals. “I really hope that this program aids individuals recognize that self-regard is not determined in kgs. It’s concerning what you offer the table, your character, your heart, and your drive. I’m enjoyed be working together with a program that isn’t intending to ‘fix’ plus-size individuals, yet instead looks for to favorably change the assumption that fat amounts to failing. “That is a tale worth informing,” he said.

The show follows Bhavya (played by Prisha Dhatwalia), a skilled but plus-sized architect who is judged on her appearance rather than her ability. The story focuses on her journey to restore her self-worth and overcome societal pressures.

Apart from Prisha, the show also features Karan Vohra in the lead role.

Coming back to Kiku, he will soon be seen in the new season of The Great Indian Kapil Show, which will stream on Netflix.

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