“Had No Idea That He Would Change My Life In This Way”
Image was shared on Instagram. (courtesy: zareenkhan) Actress Zareen Khan made her Bollywood debut with Veer. The 2010 film featured Salman Khan in the lead role. In a recent interview, Zareen expressed her gratitude towards Salman Khan and addressed how her weight became a “national issue.” In a conversation with Zoom, Zareen said, “National issue ban gaya tha mera weight. [My weight became a national issue.]” She added, “Weight jo hai, I was supposed to be looking like this because mai ek period film kar rahi thi. Aur jo 18-century ki jo princesses thi aur jo aurtein hi thi for that matter, they did not have six-pack abs or toned bodies. Yeh to hum abhi dekh rahe hai. Indian women have been known for their curves. [Regarding my weight, I was supposed to look a certain way because I was doing a period film. The princesses of the 18th century and women in general during that time didn’t have six-pack abs or toned bodies. This is something we are witnessing now.]” Zareen Khan continued, “So mai bahut confused thi us time …