Vaani Kapoor revealed she was rejected for not being "milky white" and faced taunts for being too thin.

Actor Vaani Kapoor revealed she was rejected for her skin tone and faced body-shaming early in her career.

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Not only that, Vaani told News18 she was often body-shamed for being very thin.

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Vaani said a filmmaker rejected her, saying she wasn’t fair enough and not "milky white" for the role.

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Vaani heard this comment indirectly but never let it shake her confidence, staying true to herself.

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Vaani added she’s often told to gain weight as people prefer women with heavier bodies.

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But I like myself as I am—fit, healthy, and unaffected by such comments.

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Sometimes I wonder if such comments are concern or advice, but I'm happy with myself.

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Vaani debuted with Shuddh Desi Romance and will soon appear in Mandala Murders on Prime.

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