Watch: Angry Fans Defend Bharti Singh After Paparazzo Calls Her “Ubli Hui Madhuri Dixit”
There was outrage on social media after a paparazzo called Bharti Singh “ubli hui Madhuri Dixit”.
In a world where celebrity appearances are constantly scrutinised, body shaming sadly remains a deeply ingrained issue — even in moments meant to celebrate fun and fashion. While many stars choose to stay silent, some respond with grace, humour, and a touch of sass. Comedian Bharti Singh found herself at the receiving end of a hurtful jibe recently, but true to her spirit, she didn’t let it bring her down. While shooting for an episode of ‘Laughter Chefs Season 2’, Bharti recreated Madhuri Dixit’s iconic look from ‘Hum Aapke Hain Koun’ in a gorgeous blue saree.
But as she posed for the paparazzi on set in Mumbai, one photographer crossed the line — calling her a “Ubli hui Madhuri Dixit”. Bharti Singh, unfazed, responded in her signature comic style, “Kisne bola ubli hui Madhuri Dixit? Arey ye dekhiye, uble hue nahi fry kiye hue hain. Ab main bol nahi sakti.”
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The video quickly went viral, and while Bharti laughed it off, the internet didn’t. Fans flooded the comment section in her support, calling out the photographer’s insensitive remark.
One user wrote, “This is not good to comment like this …. Vo has rahi h it doesn’t mean use bura nahi lag rha….. shame on you people…. vo kis mukaam par h k tum jese 36 gumte h usko apni news ki khabar banane k liye.”
Another one added, “What an awful defamatory remark! She looks pretty and wears the sari so well as it shld be worn.”
A third one commented, “Tamiz bhulte kyu ja rahe h ye media wale.”
“So down to earth. Kis aur bollywood actress ko koi esa bolte ki ubli hui to hangama khada kardeti,” another comment read.
One user also said, “Body shaming kisi ki bhi nhi karni chaiye.”
Amid the backlash, fans also showered Bharti with compliments, praising how stunning she looked in the saree and applauding her confidence.
For those who have followed Bharti Singh’s journey, her transformation has been remarkable. In 2021, she revealed that she had lost 15–16 kgs over 10 months to tackle health concerns like asthma and borderline diabetes. She currently weighs around 71 kg and often shares how much more energetic and happy she feels.
She spoke about her weight loss journey in an episode of Bharti TV Podcast with YouTuber and actress Prajakta Koli. She said, “Main toh bahut khush hoon patli hoke. Kitna maza ata hai jab crop top mil jate hain apne size ke. Mere ko bada maza ata hai, ache ache kapde mil jate hain.”
Bharti Singh is currently serving as the host of ‘Laughter Chefs Season 2’. Looks like the upcoming episode of the cooking-based show will have a Bollywood theme.
