Actress Shivaleeka Oberoi has publicly rallied behind Katrina Kaif after the new mother was subjected to widespread body-shaming on social media following a rare public appearance in Mumbai on 26 August 2025. Shivaleeka's response, shared on her own social media account, called out what she described as an unrealistic and damaging portrayal of motherhood.

What Shivaleeka Said

In her post, Shivaleeka shared content featuring Katrina and wrote, 'Kya ho gaya hai means?!?! This is Motherhood!' She went on to add, 'This is what normal postpartum recovery looks like — the good, the bad, the bloating, the exhaustion and everything in between.' She also urged people to 'Stop glorifying a version of motherhood that doesn't exist.'

Shivaleeka noted that the trolling had been persistent, writing, 'After seeing multiple of such posts in the last few days… can't help but think how ridiculous the thought process is!' Notably, Shivaleeka herself became a mother a few months ago, lending personal weight to her remarks.

What Triggered the Trolling

Katrina Kaif and her husband, actor Vicky Kaushal, made a rare joint public appearance in Mumbai on 26 August 2025 to attend the funeral of filmmaker Kuku Kohli, who passed away on 25 August 2025. The appearance was one of Katrina's first since she largely stepped away from public life after becoming a mother.

Following the appearance, a section of social media users targeted the actress with comments about her post-pregnancy weight and overall appearance. Among the remarks: 'This is terrible, what happened to Katrina?', 'She looks like a rasgulla,' and 'She got 100% Indianized. Even the walk. Holy crap.' Critics have condemned these comments as a textbook example of the unrealistic standards imposed on women, particularly new mothers.

Katrina's Journey Into Motherhood

Katrina Kaif and Vicky Kaushal married in an intimate ceremony in Rajasthan in December 2021. They announced their pregnancy in September 2025 and welcomed their son, Vihaan Kaushal, on 7 November 2025. Since then, Katrina has largely stayed out of the public eye, focusing on her newborn and recovery.

On the professional front, Katrina was last seen in Merry Christmas alongside Vijay Sethupathi, which released in 2024. Her professional commitments have remained limited since the birth of Vihaan.

The Broader Conversation

The episode has reignited a long-running debate in India about the social media treatment of celebrity mothers and postpartum body image. This is not the first time a prominent actress has been trolled over post-pregnancy appearance — critics argue that the pattern reflects a deeply entrenched double standard, where male celebrities face no comparable scrutiny. Shivaleeka's intervention is among the more direct public pushbacks from within the film industry in recent memory.

As conversations around postpartum health and body positivity gain traction in mainstream discourse, the incident involving Katrina underscores how far public attitudes still have to travel.