Katrina Kaif trolled over postpartum body at Ambani bash, netizens rush to defend her

Katrina attended the celebrations at Antilia with her husband, actor Vicky Kaushal.

The couple welcomed their first child, son Vihaan, in November 2025, and their appearance at the festivities marked one of their first major public outings together since becoming parents.

The grand Ganpati celebration, hosted at the Ambani family's Mumbai residence, was attended by several Bollywood stars, including Salman Khan, Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, Kareena Kapoor Khan, Saif Ali Khan, Kiara Advani, Sidharth Malhotra and others.

Katrina's festive look

For the occasion, Katrina opted for a soft mint-green Anarkali suit, paired with a heavily embroidered, colourful dupatta that added a vibrant contrast to the understated outfit.

The dupatta featured intricate embellishments and Rajasthani-inspired detailing. Katrina completed the look with traditional jewellery, including a polki necklace and matching earrings, along with a red bindi.

She kept her hair and makeup relatively simple, allowing the outfit and dupatta to remain the focus.

Vicky complemented her in an ivory/white embroidered kurta ensemble, with the couple posing for photographers at the event.

Social media debate over Katrina's postpartum appearance

While several fans praised Katrina's festive appearance, some social media users commented on her body and compared her current appearance with her pre-pregnancy looks.

The remarks subsequently triggered a wider discussion about the expectations placed on actresses to quickly return to their earlier physical appearance after childbirth.

Many users defended Katrina, arguing that postpartum recovery is personal and that women should not be judged against older photographs or beauty standards.

One user, Neetu Khandelwal, wrote on X: "Becoming a mother is not easy. I fail to understand why people are so concerned about Katrina Kaif’s looks. Motherhood changes everything, your body, hormones, emotions and energy. Every mother deserves time, space, and compassion to heal. Postpartum is a journey, not a beauty contest."

Fans call out body-shaming

Another user, Bhavesh Gujrati, criticised the discussion surrounding Katrina's appearance and pointed to the relatively short period since she became a mother.

"Katrina Kaif’s appearance at the Ambani Ganpati celebrations has sparked a ridiculous debate over her postpartum looks.

"She became a mother less than a year ago, yet some people are already judging her against how she looked years ago. Bodies change. Faces age. Motherhood changes people too. After more than two decades in the spotlight, maybe the most refreshing thing is seeing Katrina look comfortable being herself rather than trying to freeze time."

The debate has since expanded beyond Katrina, with social media users discussing the broader pressure on celebrity mothers to quickly regain their pre-pregnancy appearance.