The most recent Indian film that hit theatres was Ajay Devgn starrer Dhamaal 4. The film also features actor Anjali Anand. The actor has been busy promoting her film, and she has given several interviews too. Anjali Anand has on many occasions spoken about the stereotypes revolving around fat body types and how she has navigated her way through them. The actor also discussed her casting in Akshay Kumar’s Bell Bottom.
What Did Anjali Anand Say About Bell Bottom?
Anjali Anand was most recently seen in Dhamaal 4. In an interview with Screen, the actor spoke about her debut film, Bell Bottom, featuring Akshay Kumar. Anjali Annad said that the role in Bell Bottom was offered to her because she was fat, and particularly a scene in which a terrorist falls on her to get caught. Anjali Anand further expressed that it hurts when people make fun of her and refuse to look beyond her body type, and see her acting talent. She also called out the judging her based on her body. The actor further acknowledged how big stars like Priyanka Chopra, Deepika Padukone, SRK or even Amitabh Bachchan had to face such judgements.
During the interview, Anjali Anand praised her role in Rocky Rani Kii Prem Kahaani and said that before that film, fat characters were only there for comic relief, and people didn’t realise that they had a voice too. She also credited the film for the industry’s change in approaching her with other roles, and how she, too, broke the pattern of fitting into a box by picking stories like Raat Jawan Hai and Dabba Cartel.
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Well, it’s definitely annoying to see films where fat-shaming and body-shaming jokes continue to exist in the name of comedy. Actors are particularly picked to be used for such comedy. And these kinds of films are made even today, in 2026. Comedy that’s dependent on shaming someone based on their body, face, or other physical traits cannot be considered funny!
FAQs
Which is the recent Anjali Anand film?
Anjali Anand was recently in Dhamaal 4.
When did Dhamaal 4 release?
The film released on July 10, 2026.