Katrina Kaif’s recent appearance at a star-studded Ganpati celebration in Mumbai city has sparked a discussion on social media, with some users commenting on the actress’ appearance and postpartum body.
Katrina Kaif’s rare public appearance sparks debate
The actress, who welcomed her first child, baby Vihaan Kaushal, with husband Vicky Kaushal, in November 2025, largely kept her personal life private since embracing motherhood. Her rare public appearance at the starry event, went viral on social media, prompting a range of reactions to her appearance.While some netizens resorted to trolling the actress, comparing her postpartum look to her appearances in special dance numbers, several fans stepped in to call out what they described as ‘insensitive’ comments.
Fans defend Katrina Kaif
Fans took to social media to remind users that pregnancy and motherhood can bring about ‘natural physical and emotional changes’. Coming to Katrina’s defence, they called out what they described as ‘unnecessary scrutiny of a woman’s body’, particularly in the months following childbirth.One fan wrote, “She became a mother less than a year ago, yet some people are already judging her against how she looked years ago. Bodies change. Faces age. Motherhood changes people too. After more than two decades in the spotlight, maybe the most refreshing thing is seeing Katrina look comfortable being herself rather than trying to freeze time.”Another fan slammed comments suggesting that the actress was ‘finished’ because of changes to her appearance, writing, “Calling Katrina Kaif ‘finished’ because of postpartum weight gain just exposes you as a sore loser. She’s running a 400 crore beauty empire, embraced motherhood with a beautiful baby, has a happy family, and is gearing up to return to films. That’s success stacked higher than the insecurities of anyone trying to drag her down.“
Netizens call out double standards
Several users also pointed to the contrasting expectations placed on women during pregnancy and after childbirth. Recalling the online chatter around Deepika Padukone’s pregnancy, one user wrote, “mind you when Deepika was pregnant with Dua she was pinned for faking her pregnancy cuz apparently no pregnant woman look “that fit” in their third trimester – now they’re crucifying another successful woman cuz she gained few kilos post partum. woman really can never have it all”Another post highlighted, “A woman’s body undergoes numerous natural changes throughout the various stages of life and motherhood. Mocking anyone online based on their weight or appearance is simply insensitive. To me, those who engage in such mockery come across as the most despicable and crude people in the world! Whether it is Katrina Kaif or any other woman, physical changes deserve respect. Stop body-shaming; true beauty lies in a serene countenance, self-confidence, and dignity.“
Fans say postpartum is a ‘journey and not a contest’
Several fans stressed that postpartum recovery was a ‘journey’ and not a ‘contest’. They tweeted, “Becoming a mother is not easy. I fail to understand why people are so concerned about Katrina Kaif’s looks. Motherhood changes everything: your body, hormones, emotions and energy. Every mother deserves time, space, and compassion to heal. Postpartum is a journey, not a beauty contest.”Another social media user wrote, “I tell u what happened. She got married to the man she loves, delivered a beautiful baby and she’s happy as an actress and mother now. While you are ragebaiting here.” Another further commented, “A woman’s body undergoes massive changes during and after pregnancy; she’s a new mother at 40 and still looks stunning, unlike the incels hiding behind fake profile pictures. Being a celebrity doesn’t make her immune to natural changes. What a pathetic display of frustration from miserable nobodies.”Another user addressed the wider expectations placed on women, writing, “Women’s bodies go through pregnancy, hormones, ageing, stress, recovery and a thousand things men will never understand.Yet somehow, men are always the first to lecture women on how they should look. Calling Katrina Kaif “finished” because her body changed isn’t an opinion. It’s ignorance dressed up as entitlement.”
Fans hail Katrina Kaif’s ‘glow’
Meanwhile, several fans chose to post more positive messages for the mom of one saying, “She has glow of motherhood and looking so graceful. Too bad you are not able to see.” Another said, “People who are body shaming Katrina have no idea what it feels like to become a mother.”On the work front, Katrina has not yet announced her next film project. She continues to focus on her beauty venture. Since welcoming her baby boy, the actress has largely kept a low profile, spending time with her family and jetting out on holidays to spend time with her family in London. She has also been seen making occasional public appearances while in Mumbai.