When Katrina Kaif stepped out of the shadows of pregnancy for a Ganesh Chaturthi celebration, the internet turned on her.
The barrage of comments—some mocking, others outright cruel—hit the comment sections faster than a viral meme. Critics called her 'too thin', 'unfit', or simply 'old'. The backlash sparked a wave of support from fellow stars.
Enter Soundarya Rajinikanth, who, in a candid interview with Nayandeep Rakshit, opened up about her own motherhood struggles. She was first out at 35, facing the double challenge of late pregnancy and a second child. Her words were a resonant reminder that a woman’s body can’t be a scorecard.
The support didn't stop there. Salman Khan, Parineeti Chopra, and Khushbu Sundar all took to social media to defend Katrina, calling the comments 'unfair' and 'mean‑spirited'. Even Vicky Kaushal, who announced their son Vihaan's birth in November 2025, posted a heartfelt tribute to his wife’s strength.
In the end, the episode shows that even amid the glitz of Indian cinema, the weight of a single comment can feel like a heavy set of weights. Soundarya’s stance, combined with the celebrity chorus, may just be a small step toward a kinder, more respectful fandom.