Bipasha Basu says muscular women weren’t acceptable as actresses when she started out, months after Mrunal Thakur’s comment on her muscles from an old interview went viral

In a recent conversation, Bipasha Basu reflected on the beauty standards that dominated early 2000s Bollywood, emphasising her athletic body as a catalyst for women’s empowerment in health and body acceptance. The topic gained renewed attention when an old clip featuring Mrunal Thakur circulated widely, prompting an apology from Mrunal regarding her comments on Bipasha’s physique.