Last Updated:July 26, 2025, 10:30 IST
Avinash Tiwary had gained weight for his role in Bombay Meri Jaan.
Avinash Tiwary recently also wrapped up the filming of his upcoming theatrical release, Ginny Weds Sunny 2. (Photos: Instagram)
Avinash Tiwary has lashed out at Pakistani writer and celebrity stylist Rao Ali Khan for body-shaming him on social media. It all started after Khan commented on one of Avinash’s photos, referring to his physique in the web series Khakhee: The Bihar Chapter and Bambai Meri Jaan.
“Loved Bombay Meri Jaan. Was thinking why do you have belly fat in Khakhee and Bombay Meri Jaan both. Happy to see fitter body – super super,” Khan commented. In another comment, he added, “Loved Bombay Meri Jaan but pls loose [sic] weight and look fit.”
Reacting to Khan’s comments, Avinash gave him a befitting reply and wrote, “Sir, you are a journalist… if you had done any research you would know it was for the part… I suggest get beyond the idea of just vanity for cinema. Thank you.”
For the unversed, Avinash Tiwary underwent a major physical transformation for his role in Bombay Meri Jaan. In October 2023, the actor took to his Instagram handle and talked about the same. “On this journey, decided to gain weight, grow hair, no vanity, no grooming to ensure that he never appeared desirable(so much for glorifying nd making a hero outta a true ‘G’),” he wrote.
Recently, Avinash also wrapped up the filming of his upcoming theatrical release, Ginny Weds Sunny 2, his first solo commercial film after Laila Majnu. Talking about shedding the OTT image through Ginny Weds Sunny 2, Avinash shared, “The OTT actor tag only happened because there was Covid, but I was looking to do theatricals. Last year, I was doing a couple of films, which didn’t take off. That’s when I realised I need to take control of things to create a distinction that says I’m not just on one platform.”
Chirag Sehgal works as a Sub-Editor in the Entertainment team at News18.com. With an experience of five years in the media industry, he largely focuses on Indian television coverage. Apart from bringing breakin…Read More
Chirag Sehgal works as a Sub-Editor in the Entertainment team at News18.com. With an experience of five years in the media industry, he largely focuses on Indian television coverage. Apart from bringing breakin… Read More
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