Vijay Sethupathi REVEALS He Was Body-Shamed In Bollywood And Tamil Film Industry, Says He Still Gets Conscious With His Attire

Merry Christmas star Vijay Sethupathi talks about being body-shamed, feeling conscious about wearing 'chappals' to events

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Vijay Sethupathi REVEALS He Was Body-Shamed In Bollywood And Tamil Film Industry, Says He Still Gets Conscious With His Attire
Even in January, actor Vijay Sethupathi feels the Merry Christmas cheer. With the anticipation surrounding his Sriram Raghavan film alongside Katrina Kaif, Vijay, now a favourite among Hindi cinema fans, is relishing the admiration coming his way. Despite his prominence in South films through works like Jawan and Farzi, adapting to the entirety that comes with Bollywood remains a learning curve. ALSO READ: OMG! Vijay Sethupathi FURIOUS At Journalist As They Ask About Imposition Of Hindi In Tamil Nadu; Check Out Merry Christmas Star's Response Below! 

Recognized for challenging the stereotypical appearance of a Hindi film actor with his genuine and relatable look, Vijay acknowledges that the newfound appreciation for his appearance acts as a boost of "energy drink" but recalls times when he faced body shaming. In an interview with indianexpress.com, he discloses his consciousness about attire, as he has a habit of sporting "chappals" at gatherings, functions, and meetings. ALSO READ: Merry Christmas Trailer: Katrina Kaif, Vijay Sethupathi's Romantic Date Night Turns To A Crime Scene In THIS Sriram Raghavan Thriller - WATCH 

Despite being praised for his acting prowess, Vijay often becomes a topic of online discussion due to his preference for simple casual attire and "chappals" at prominent Bollywood events. Acknowledging the impact of such chatter, the actor admits it makes him self-conscious about his modest fashion selections.




Reflecting on his journey into the Hindi film industry and winning the hearts of Hindi-speaking audiences, Vijay admits that initially, he never envisioned working in Bollywood. He expresses, "There were no such plans. I'm not someone who sets concrete plans; I believe in staying open because surprises may come your way." Recounting his unexpected opportunities, he mentions, "When I met Sriram Raghavan for Merry Christmas, I never imagined I would work alongside Katrina Kaif. Mumbaikar is a remake, and even for Farzi, I hadn't anticipated collaborating with Raj and DK. However, I had an excellent experience working with them."

Merry Christmas also stars Katrina Kaif and is slated to release on January 12.
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