By Hindustan Times
The shape which Aishwarya Rai is in five months after her pregnancy has generated unusual public interest with the Bachchan bahu coming in for some criticism for the "oodles of weight" gained by the actress. But some celebrites who've been related to the 38-year-old Bollywood star including Designer Sabyasachi defended her, saying that like several other woman the brand new mother will surely take a little time to shed pregnancy weight.
The trigger for the reactions came following the publication of a few pictures of the previous Miss World while emerging out of a celebration hosted by eminent industrialist Mukesh Ambani in Mumbai last week. Married to Abhishek Bachchan, Aishwarya gave birth to her first baby, a daughter, on November 16, 2011.
The pictures result in a buzz on the web and within the social media with articles, videos, blogs and tweets highlighting her "oodles of weight", "double chin" and calling the photos of the sweetness queen "shocking".
Some social media writeups sought to indicate that the star isn't taking her weight gain seriously. However, some blogs and tweets too have pop out in Aishwarya's defence with comments that the focal point on her post-pregnancy weight gain was pathetic.
A video compilation of her recent photos attracted comments like: "She is a Bollywood actress and being part of showbiz it's her duty to appear good and fit. Till now she was praised for her beauty, so it's only fair that she must also be criticized if she isn't in a position to live as much as it.
She must learn from people like Victoria Beckham who're back to size zero weeks after their delivery! She must lose that weight... its been just about 5 months already!"
On the opposite hand, there are lots of who believe that five months isn't enough time to shed some pounds and that the comments on her figure are "harsh".
Designer Sabyasachi, who made Aishwarya's costumes for Raavan, said, "Aishwarya Rai Bachchan has just delivered a child and prefer some other woman she would certainly take time to position off that weight."
"She's a perfect celebrity and that i think she is doing a commendable job by showing her real side to the media. Earlier, she was criticised for being unreal and plastic," Sabyasachi told PTI.
Aishwarya looked so much slimmer on the press conference conducted by the Bachchans at their residence, Jalsa, immediately after the baby's arrival. But in recent photographs, Bollywood watchers say it kind of feels as though she is heavier by five to 6 kilos.
Designer Rina Dhaka says that a new mother gains weight especially when she is caring for her baby.
"It could be very difficult for a girl to shed that weight. I BELIEVE the media is being very harsh on her. They're deliberately printing those photos which can be taken at an angle which makes her look fat or highlights her double chin," Rina said.
Designer Rocky S lashed out on the critics. "Why individuals are obsessive about Aishwarya's weight. This maternity weight takes time to lose. Being an internatianol celebrity she isn't hiding her face, rather she is enjoying her motherhood. She shouldn't be pressurised and he or she doesn't need to look perfect at this moment."
Even blogs and tweets have pop out in Aishwarya's defence.
"Focus on Aishwarya's post preg weight gain pathetic. Glad she's not a star bimbo who's wheeled in2 cosmetic surgery straight frm labour room," said one Twitter user, while another wrote, "Reports in some parts of the media about Aishwarya's weight gain are vile and irresponsible. Let the girl be."
"Utterly gross & sexist commentary in sections of the media on Aishwarya Rai Bachchan. Makes me sick with anger at how we deconstruct women," said another tweet.
