'Pushpa' actor Anasuya Bharadwaj hits back on cristisms around her fashion choices; Says, "boldness has nothing to do with values"

Time of India

5 days ago

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Actor and TV personality
Anasuya Bharadwaj
, best known for her impactful roles in the 'Pushpa' film franchise, recently spoke about the ongoing criticism surrounding her fashion choices. The actor responded to the criticism that she frequently receives, especially regarding her choice of self-presentation as a mother of two, in a social media post on July 30.
Anasuya wrote, "Yes, I'm a woman, a wife, and a mother of two. I also enjoy dressing in a way that reflects who I am." Through her words, she challenged the notion that motherhood should somehow limit a woman's identity or right to self-expression. "Glamour, style, and confidence have always been part of my identity. Some believe that this doesn't align with being a mother. I want to pose a question: Does becoming a mother mean giving up your true self?", she added.
Addressing
online criticism
Anasuya's post came in response to recent online videos and comments that targeted her appearance and labeled her fashion sense as inappropriate. Addressing the criticism head-on, she remarked, "Criticism for simply living my life? That's where I draw the line." She shares that most of these opinions came from strangers with no understanding of her life or her journey.
Family support is what matters
Responding to recent videos targeting her appearance and choices, Bharadwaj noted that the opinions came from strangers who neither knew her nor understood her context.
"Criticism for simply living my life? That's where I draw the line," she wrote, adding that her family - her husband and children - accept her wholeheartedly and without judgement. "They love me for who I am. That is what truly matters," she continued further.
Boldness isn't disrespect
The actor also talked about raising the next generation with confidence and kindness. "I recognize that some may not be accustomed to this level of openness, and that's perfectly fine.
However, let's not mistake choice for negative influence. My children are growing up witnessing a woman who is confident, kind, respectful, and unashamed of herself. Being bold does not equate to being disrespectful. Dressing in the way I enjoy does not mean I have lost my values," she stated.
Later, she added, "If we can learn to accept our differences without resorting to attacks, we will all be able to coexist more peacefully. I will continue to live proudly, lovingly, and unapologetically, while always maintaining respect for others."
Anasuya Bharadwaj was recently seen in
Pawan Kalyan
's newly released period action drama 'Hari Hara Veera Mallu'.