Television star Tejasswi Prakash recently shared her experiences with body-shaming during her childhood because of her body type. In a chat with Humans of Bombay, she also reflected on the bullying she faced in college and how those challenges eventually paved the way for her major breakthrough.

Tejasswi Prakash shares her experience with body-shaming

Talking about being body-shamed for having a round face and a slim figure, Tejasswi mentioned, “I’ve always been on the slimmer side, and I find it amusing when people feel it's okay to comment on someone’s weight, like saying ‘you’re so thin’ or ‘you look healthy now.’ But if someone puts on a few pounds, you wouldn’t hear those kinds of remarks. I’ve got this unusual body type with a slim body and a round face, which confuses people, leading to comments like ‘football face.’ Even now, my face is still round, and I’m not sure if I can change that. However, I don’t let those comments get to me; instead, I focus on making positive changes, like boosting my protein intake or trying face yoga.”

She also mentioned that she doesn’t let negative comments get under her skin and believes in striking a balance between body positivity and self-improvement. She emphasized that she welcomes constructive criticism and works on bettering herself.

Tejasswi Prakash remembers facing bullying during her college years

Tejasswi shared her experience of being bullied during her college years, recalling how classmates would call her “Chubby” and make fun of her looks. However, everything changed after one particular incident. She remembered, “At 17, during my college fest, I noticed the stage was dirty. So, I thought, ‘I’ll clean it up.’” While she was tidying up, someone snapped a photo and posted it online with the caption, “Tejasswi doing what she does best.” When she discovered the photo, she felt humiliated and ended up running home in tears, spending the whole night upset. That moment sparked a determination in her to prove herself.

Not long after, she learned about a beauty pageant at her college and decided to enter, even though she had no prior experience in modeling. Luckily, she won the competition, which opened doors for magazine cover shoots and caught the attention of casting agents. When she got her first audition call, she thought she’d give television a shot. Upon returning to college, the same people who once bullied her were now eager to take selfies with her.

Tejasswi Prakash: An Overview

Tejasswi kicked off her acting journey with the show 2612 but really made a name for herself in Swaragini – Jodein Rishton Ke Sur. She has since starred in a bunch of popular TV series like Pehredaar Piya Ki, Karn Sangini, and Silsila Badalte Rishton Ka 2, among others. Her stint on Rohit Shetty’s action-packed reality show, Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 10, won her a lot of fans, although she had to leave the competition in 6th place due to health concerns.

She also took part in Bigg Boss 15, hosted by Salman Khan, and came out on top, beating Pratik Sehajpal. Currently, Tejasswi is competing on Celebrity MasterChef India, which is now nearing its finale. The judges—Farah Khan, Ranveer Brar, and Vikas Khanna—are overseeing the final showdown, which includes contestants Nikki Tamboli, Gaurav Khanna, Faisal Shaikh, Rajiv Adatia, and Tejasswi, all vying for the coveted trophy.

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