Overview
- Katrina Kaif, who spoke to Vogue India on Wednesday, told readers that those who view a woman’s post‑birth body 'through a harsh lens' make a 'personal choice' and she pushed back on online trolling.
- She questioned the premise of the demand to 'bounce back', asking 'Bounce back? From where?' and saying motherhood was a step forward she does not want to reverse.
- Kaif said she is 'very aware' of her fitness journey and that she will return to her preferred level of fitness 'at my own pace' rather than to satisfy public expectations.
- The scrutiny followed her public appearance with husband Vicky Kaushal at the Ambani Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations on September 14, where paparazzi photos and side‑by‑side edits triggered the initial trolling.
- Her statements have broadened coverage of how social media treats postpartum bodies, drawn public support from some celebrities, and renewed debate about online trolling and cultural expectations of new mothers.