In a recent vlog, Dipika Kakar opened up about facing body shaming while she was unwell.
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Add BollywoodShaadis on GoogleTV actress Dipika Kakar is known for speaking her mind. She rose to fame with the show, Sasural Simar Ka. Currently, she is undergoing treatment. Recently, she had opened up about her struggles with nausea, weakness, vomiting and fatigue. It has been her husband, Shoaib Ibrahim, who documents their everyday lifestyle and also gives updates about Dipika’s health. In a recent vlog, Dipika opened up about facing body shaming while she was unwell.
In a recent YouTube vlog, Dipika Kakar revealed that she faced body shaming while she was ill. The Sasural Simar Ka actress shared that she didn’t feel like losing weight at that time. She mentioned that while people commented on her weight gain, she couldn’t lose it back then due to her ill health. Explaining it further, Dipika said:
"I used to read comments about facing body shaming while I was ill. I had put on a lot of weight, but at that time, I was not in the frame of mind where I felt that losing weight was important for me, or that I was able to lose weight. I simply could not do it. You can call it my mental frame at that time, or say that I was eating a lot, or that I was not able to push myself. You can call it anything. But I was just not able to do it, and I was okay with it."
In the same vlog, Dipika stated that when a person deals with illness, they become more conscious about their appearance. According to the TV actress, making an effort with one’s appearance can sometimes help in boosting back confidence during a tough phase. She explained that she also tried to take care of herself and paid special attention to hair care. She said:
"I also feel that when we are dealing with something so huge in our lives, we start putting a little more effort into looking good and taking care of ourselves. So yes, I have genuinely started putting a little effort into my hair care."
Further, in the vlog, the Bigg Boss 12 winner also spoke about smiling through difficult times. She also reflected on the love she receives from her fans. Dipika shared that the love she receives from her fans gives the courage to move forward. The TV actress admitted that she is not a superwoman and there are days when she does not feel good, but whenever she feels slightly better, she tries to stay positive. She said:
"I am not some superwoman. On the days when I don’t feel well, I also lie in bed because at that time, your body simply doesn’t have the strength. But on a day when I feel even a little better, I make some effort, do my hair, try to look okay, and just try to be okay."
Earlier this month, in September 2026, Dipika revealed that for the past few days, she has experienced a lot of nausea. She also experienced extreme weakness and vomited sometimes. She had a strange feeling of uneasiness. She added that her body has been gradually adapting to the treatment.
Dipika also spoke about the unpredictable nature of her recovery. She admitted that some days, she feels completely fine, and on other days, she has little energy. She then acknowledged the ups and downs involved in this phase. Last year, Dipika underwent surgery for her cancerous liver tumour at Kokilaben Hospital in Mumbai.
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