Mrunal Thakur opens up on body shaming issues, reveals how Akshay Kumar helped her
Mrunal Thakur credited Akshay Kumar for helping her overcome the self-image issues with a beautiful advice that supported her to regain confidence.
Last Updated: 01.52 PM, Feb 24, 2026
Mrunal Thakur, who recently paired up with Siddhant Chaturvedi in Do Deewane Seher Mein, has shared about dealing with body-shaming and online trolling. The Indian actress credited Akshay Kumar for helping her overcome the self-image issues with a beautiful advice that supported her to regain confidence.
How did Mrunal Thakur fight with body shaming?
Being an actor comes with various physical and emotional challenges that often drain an artist as he or she becomes a public figure. In a recent interview, Mrunal Thakur shared that she suffered from body image issues because of her curvy appearance. The pressure to pass the beauty standards also impacted her confidence. She recalled a time when she would cry herself to sleep every night and doubt her caliber. In an interview with News 18, Mrunal said, "I've had my days. There were days I would go to bed crying and cry myself to sleep. I would wake up with puffy eyes and tell myself that it’s not worth it.”
Mrunal, who enjoys a massive fan following from both Hindi and South cinema, also added that self-acceptance is the secret to boosting your confidence and esteem. The Sita Ramam actress then understood the true essence of self-worth and stopped looking for validation from other people.
How Akshay Kumar helped Mrunal Thakur
Mrunal Thakur recalled a time when Akshay Kumar, aka Khiladi Kumar, became a driving force for her. She revealed that it was Akshay who helped her recognize her self-worth, and she was able to embrace herself. The Son of Sardaar 2 actress remembered how Akshay Kumar’s advice left an indelible mark on her. “I had met Akshay sir, and what he told me was very beautiful. He said to me, ‘I’m so happy that you’ve embraced this version of yourself. It’s great that you don’t listen to the voices around you that tend to trigger you or say a thousand things, and you just do what you feel. But if a role requires you to cut down, do that.”
Meanwhile, Do Deewane Seher Mein, featuring Mrunal Thakur and Siddhant Chaturvedi, is inching closer to the Rs 5 crore mark. On the fourth day of its theatrical premiere, the romantic film collected Rs 0.65 crore but is lagging behind Assi, which is surprisingly doing better than the romantic drama.
Do Deewane Seher Mein FAQs:
Q: Who are the lead actors in Do Deewane Seher Mein?
A: Siddhant Chaturvedi plays a shy boy named Shashank and Mrunal Thakur play Roshini in Ravi Udyawar film (Mom).
Q: Where to watch Do Deewane Seher Mein on OTT?
A: Do Deewane Seher Mein will mark its OTT premiere on Netflix after completing its theatrical run.
Q. How much Do Deewane Seher Mein earned at the box office?
A. Do Deewane Seher Mein collected Rs 0.65 crore on Day 4 of hitting the screens.