Tamannaah Bhatia turns 36: When Baahubali actress opened up about her body transformation and owning her curves

Actress Tamannaah Bhatia, who celebrates her 36th birthday today and marks 20 years in cinema, has not only delivered remarkable acting milestones across Telugu, Tamil and Hindi films but also dazzled audiences with high-voltage dance performances in chart-topping numbers like Kaavaalaa and Aaj Ki Raat, cementing her status as a pan-Indian entertainer.

The occasion brings with it a moment to revisit one of her most candid self-reflections from earlier this year.

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In a throwback interview with Harper’s Bazaar, the actor had spoken openly about her body transformation, the pressures of public scrutiny, and the unfair speculation surrounding her appearance. The revelation, made months ago, continues to echo as a powerful statement on self-acceptance.

Growing Up Under the Spotlight

Having faced the camera since her teens, Tamannaah acknowledged that audiences have witnessed every phase of her life. She stressed that her body has naturally evolved over time, and there was nothing sudden or manufactured about it.

As she explained, "Till my late 20s, I was a slender body type. That was always my body. This body in which I am right now is technically not new to me. I have grown up like this, and I have stayed like this."

Her statement directly addressed rumours questioning the authenticity of her transformation.

When the Pandemic Changed Routines

The actor revealed that the COVID-19 lockdown significantly disrupted her lifestyle. Like many others, she struggled to maintain discipline during a period of uncertainty. With limited physical activity and her love for food, weight management became challenging despite conscious efforts to stay healthy.

Facing the Lens and Inner Doubts

Tamannaah also opened up about the emotional toll of constantly being judged on appearance.

She shared, "While doing all those healthy things, I still had to face the camera, and I began to feel that I don't want to be conscious of feeling a certain size, and I'm constantly trying to correct it. I'm feeling like, 'Oh, is my tummy outside?' Because at some point, my tummy was coming out, and I was thinking, 'What is happening to my body?'"

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Redefining Beauty at 36

As she celebrates another year today, Tamannaah Bhatia’s earlier words stand as a reminder that choosing well-being over global beauty standards is a conscious and courageous act- one she continues to own with confidence.