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In a recent interview, Vahbiz Dorabjee highlighted the challenges she had in the early stages of her career.
Vahbiz Dorabjee starrer Deewaniyat airs on Star Plus. (Photo Credit: X)
Vahbiz Dorabjee returned to television screens with the brand new show on Star Plus, Deewaniyat. She plays an antagonistic role in the show. While Vahbiz’s portrayal of a grey character is appreciated by the audience, there was a time in her career when the actress had faced a lot of backlash due to her weight. In a recent interview, Vahbiz openly highlighted the challenges she had in the early stage of her career. She confessed that she had been body shamed not only by society, but also friends and family members.
In an interview with ETimes TV, Vahbiz Dorabjee recalled her initial days in the TV industry when she played the role of Panchi Dobriyal from Pyaar Kii Ye Ek Kahaani. She shared, “I was very thin. However, after that, I began gaining weight due to health issues, which led to a difficult and emotionally taxing phase in my life. I got hyperthyroid at a very young age. At first, it did affect my career, but once I started speaking up, people began to understand. Since then, I’ve faced no such challenges regarding work.” She added that when someone carries themselves with confidence, it transforms the way people perceive them.
However, Vahbiz stated that the negativity around her was not just from society but also close friends and family. She mentioned, “They would taunt and make fun of me, which left me feeling broken and demoralised. It took me some time to regain my confidence and realize that I hadn’t done anything wrong or hurt anyone. I told myself that my value wasn’t tied to my weight.” She gradually surrounded herself with positive individuals and began to set boundaries with others who did not understand her issues.
Moreover, the actress expressed her joy at witnessing the inclusivity in the entertainment industry with the rise of plus-size models, influencers and actresses. She mentioned, “It took years, but change is happening. I’m proud to have contributed to this movement, advocating for a society where everyone feels accepted regardless of their size.”
While Vahbiz rose to fame with Pyaar Kii Ye Ek Kahani, the actress has also been part of several other popular shows such as Saraswatichandra and Bahu Hamari Rajni Kant. She is now working on Deewaniyat featuring Navneet Mallik, Vijayendra Kumaria and Kritika Yadav as leads.
