Body shaming isn’t new. But the fact that it still happens in 2025—loud, shameless, and unprovoked—is alarming. Celebrities may be constantly in the spotlight, but that doesn’t mean they’re immune to criticism that cuts deep.
Recently, actor Karishma Tanna became the latest target of this toxic trend. But instead of staying silent, she gave it back!
Karishma Tanna, a celebrated figure across television, films, and digital space, has been admired not just for her beauty but for the confidence and grace with which she carries herself. She’s always stood tall, never afraid to speak her truth. So when an Instagram influencer decided to take aim at her appearance during a recent ramp walk, Karishma didn’t hesitate to hit back.
Dressed in an elegant white embroidered lehenga with a soft half-tied hairdo and understated makeup, Karishma lit up the ramp with her elegance. But rather than appreciating her grace, stylist and image coach Abhinya Menon decided to zoom in—not on her style, but her stomach.
Menon reposted a clip of Karishma’s walk, captioning it with:
“You can wear the most expensive outfit in the world… But if the FIT is off, the VIBE is off. Let’s talk truth.”
She then went on to call out the lehenga’s “tight fit” and “bad styling,” even going as far as to highlight Karishma’s waist with arrows, implying a wardrobe malfunction or poor choice. Honestly, this wasn’t style advice—it was veiled body shaming, wrapped in judgment.
Karishma’s Savage Yet Graceful Reply
Karishma didn’t mince words. In an Instagram story, she called out the influencer’s toxic energy, saying:
“Too much time on your hands and too much negativity to spill out. Oh he’s lost weight, he’s on Ozempic. Oh she’s looking too pretty, she must have gotten Botox done. Oh she’s gained weight. Gosh you know what makes me happy? At least if you go read the comments, people have a mind of their own, one that is not influenced by the negativity. For once use social media to uplift, not bring people down! #BePositive.”
Her post was a powerful reminder that people—yes, even celebrities—are allowed to exist in their bodies without being dissected and labeled. Karishma didn’t just defend herself; she called out the broader problem: a culture obsessed with unattainable beauty standards.
Thankfully, Instagram users weren’t silent either. They quickly rallied behind Karishma, calling out the influencer for her tone-deaf remarks and exposing the dangerous nature of society’s obsession with perfection. Comments flooded in, praising Karishma for owning her body and debunking the myth that confidence comes from a flat stomach or flawless skin.
In another story, Karishma thanked fans for their outpouring of love and support, a heartwarming reminder that positivity still exists and it’s powerful.