As a social comedy, the Double XL teaser featuring Sinha and Qureshi certainly seems like a refreshing take on breaking stereotypes and showcasing how people tackle fat-shaming.

Erica Fernandes revealed that she was told to put on weight and look fuller during her early days in the South Indian film industry which made her question her appearance.

Kareena Kapoor pregnant rumours began after a picture of Kapoor went viral, with many claiming that she was showing a baby bump. However, the actor wittingly replied that it was the result of all the pizzas and wines she has been having during her vacation.

The unsolicited criticism about one’s appearance goes unnoticed without them realising it.

Mrunal Thakur says that during her visit to the US, she got compliments for her curves, but was shamed for the same back home.

It is necessary we mull over what compels us to body shame others. Why do we find joy in criticising and bringing others down? Will we ever stop nit-picking on women for exercising their choice in clothing? What gives us the entitlement to judge someone for their choices?

To all those women who feel ashamed of being called aunty, hear it out- own your body and be proud of how you look, and what you talk about. 

Five women share their journey towards accepting their bodies and how they dealt with body shaming for good.

It does not help if someone simply sets aside everything about us and goes straight to how we look, fat or skinny.

Oakeshott is a political journalist who has also worked for The Sunday Times and is the co-author of a book on former British prime minister David Cameron.