I was criticised for being dark and skinny: Paoli

While our society’s long and unhealthy obsession with people’s weight or complexion is an open secret, cyberbullies on

social

media have amplified the attacks to no end, especially on women. Dark-skinned, pale-skinned, too thin, too fat – no one is spared.


Recently, TV actress Shruti Das lodged a police complaint for being constantly criticised for her dark skin tone.

Paoli

, who often faces criticism for her dark skin tone, says it is “disgraceful” for people to comment on someone’s skin tone or body shape even in 2021.


“I heard what happened with Shruti and it is such a shame for all of us. I have been criticised for being dark. When I had to lose weight for a role, I was called skinny and the same set of people criticised again when I put on weight. We are expected to be more evolved with time, but are we? This fairness fixation,

body shaming

are bane of patriarchy and I know it will not go away overnight. But we have to keep voicing our opinion constantly,” said the actress.


Taking a dig at the pitfalls of soicial media, Paoli said, “Social media is amplifying such bigotry. This pandemic has isolated us. Let us spread positive vibes rather than spending time generating negative energy,” said the actress.