Overview

• In a June 21 interview with Hauterrfly, Penty said she was routinely catcalled and elbowed while commuting by local train from Byculla to VT for her studies at St Xavier’s.
• She recalled enduring body-shaming for being too skinny from childhood into early adulthood, experiencing taunts that left her feeling scarred.
• Her mother sought help from a paediatric dietician, who prescribed six bananas a day to help her gain weight.
• To cope with unwanted attention, Penty said she avoided sleeveless clothing and layered her outfits to blend in.
• The actress is now featured in the mystery-comedy Detective Sherdil on ZEE5 and will next star alongside Amitabh Bachchan and Nimrat Kaur in Section 84.