Anjali Anand has found herself at the centre of a social media controversy after a video featuring her and Shiv Thakare went viral. The actress was seen getting upset with a paparazzo over a comment she perceived as body-shaming. However, the situation quickly turned into a debate when netizens pointed out that Anjali herself had joked about Shiv’s height moments earlier. The incident reportedly took place after an event where Anjali and Shiv were spotted heading towards a car. While getting inside, Anjali asked Shiv to sit in the middle and jokingly pointed out that she was taller than him.
Anjali Anand
Anjali Anand Made Fun of Shiv Thakare
The mood changed when a paparazzi commented, “Shiv bhai ko daba mat dena”, referring to Anjali supposedly “crushing” Shiv because of her size. Anjali appeared upset by the remark and immediately responded, “Body shaming ghar jaakar apni biwi ki karna.” She then asked the driver to leave. The video soon spread across social media, with many users applauding Anjali for refusing to tolerate comments about her body.
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While several people supported the actress, another section of social media users questioned the apparent contradiction. Their argument was simple: Anjali had herself joked about Shiv’s height just moments before reacting strongly to the paparazzi’s comment. This led some users to accuse her of having a double standard when it comes to body-shaming. However, some users also defended Anjali, pointing out that there could be a difference between friends joking with each other and an outsider making a personal comment about someone’s body.
Anjali Anand
The controversy comes at a time when Anjali has repeatedly spoken about body-shaming and body positivity. She was also recently involved in a separate debate surrounding Dhamaal 4, after criticism over weight-related jokes in the film and her stance on body positivity. Responding to that criticism earlier, Anjali had explained that actors do not always get to choose the roles they want and that she sometimes has to accept the work available to her. Her latest confrontation with the paparazzi has therefore attracted additional attention because of her previous comments on the subject.
Shiv Thakare
Interestingly, Shiv Thakare has not publicly commented on the controversy surrounding the viral clip. Anjali and Shiv have previously been seen sharing a friendly equation, and the latest video itself shows them joking together before the exchange with the paparazzi. For now, the incident has divided social media. While one side feels Anjali was right to call out a comment she considered body-shaming, others believe that if body-related jokes are problematic, the same standard should apply regardless of who makes them. The viral video has once again sparked a larger conversation about body-shaming, celebrity boundaries and whether jokes about appearance should be treated differently depending on who makes them.