In a recent interview, actress Mallika Sherawat, celebrated for her performance in Vicky Aur Vidya Ka Woh Wala Video, addressed the pervasive toxicity of beauty culture while discussing her approach to fitness at the age of 47. Despite her film receiving mixed reviews, Sherawat’s insights resonate with many.
Speaking to India Today Digital, Sherawat emphasized that she has never resorted to cosmetic enhancements, stating, “I find this beauty culture very toxic. Self-worth cannot be tied to how youthful your face looks. We will all age; you have natural ways of rejuvenation. I don’t smoke, drink, and have a balanced life.”
Having made her Bollywood debut in the early 2000s, Sherawat expressed her determination to remain a constant presence in an industry often marked by competition and envy. “It is a very strange thing about our industry that people enjoy the downfall of an icon. It is perhaps natural for them to feel that, but with me, they will never be able to rejoice,” she declared, adding a powerful affirmation: “Main thi, main hoon aur main rahungi! (I was, I am, and I will always be here!).”
Reflecting on her two-decade journey in cinema, she noted, “Murder was released in 2004, and now it’s 2024; it’s been 20 years. Big studios claim that in seven years, the tide changes, so I have been here for decades. The newcomers these days who are basking in their so-called claim to stardom—I will meet them in 2044, 20 years later, looking this fit, with a face free of makeup, plastic surgery, or botox. Let’s see if they can weather the storm and meet me there.”
Currently, Sherawat is exploring new scripts as she seeks her next challenging role. Her latest film, Vicky Aur Vidya Ka Woh Wala Video, features a talented cast that includes Rajkummar Rao, Tripti Dimri, and Vijay Raaz.
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