Aishwarya Rai Bachchan’s weight obsession?

The once slim and trim Aishwarya Rai Bachchan is the topic of hot debate of late, especially since the birth of her daughter, Aaradhya, in November last year.

The actress has been pictured at various events; the latest being at a party hosted by the Ambanis last week. It seems that the buzz on social media is very negative towards the beauty queen’s post-baby shape.

There have been many in the know who have spoken out in the actress’s defence. According to ZEE News, designer Sabyasachi – who dressed Bachchan in ‘Raavan’ (2010) – has reportedly said, “Aishwarya Rai Bachchan has just delivered a baby and like any other woman she would definitely take time to put off that weight”.

Sabyasachi went on to add, “She`s a super celebrity and I think she is doing a commendable job by showing her real side to the media. Earlier, she was criticised for being unreal and plastic”. As argued by some, Bachchan looked slimmer right after the birth of her baby than she does now.

Designer Rocky S has also gone on record to defend the new mum, “Why people are obsessed with Aishwarya’s weight. This maternity weight takes time to lose. Being an international celebrity she is not hiding her face, rather she is enjoying her motherhood. She should not be pressurised and she doesn`t have to look perfect at this moment”.

It definitely seems that Bachchan’s shape will continue to be an issue for fans and media personnel alike. Could it be in anticipation of her comeback or is it simply that the��lady who has been branded as the most beautiful woman in the world is revealing a very different side to herself that’s not being very well-received? Food for thought.