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‘I don’t swim in this country’: Sonakshi Sinha on feeling body-conscious in bathing suit; expert on why some people feel more self-conscious | Lifestyle News

‘I don’t swim in this country’: Sonakshi Sinha on feeling body-conscious in bathing suit; expert on why some people feel more self-conscious | Lifestyle News

Body confidence is deeply personal, but societal norms and cultural expectations often shape how individuals feel in their skin.  Actor Sonakshi Sinha recently admitted that she avoids wearing swimwear in India due to body consciousness. In an interview with Hauterrfly when asked if she ever felt conscious about her body in swimwear, she shared, “Hamesha hua (Always happened). Especially while growing up. I don’t swim in Bombay. I don’t swim in this country. Because I don’t know kaun kaha se leke photo kheech lega meri (who knows where someone might take my photo from?) and I don’t want that to be splashed all over the internet,” highlighting the pressure many individuals face when it comes to body image and public scrutiny. She added, “So yeah, I don’t swim… I swim when I travel. I dive.” Story continues below this ad For many, the thought of wearing swimwear in public brings anxiety, not just due to personal insecurities but also because of societal judgement. The fear of being scrutinised can take away the joy of simple …