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Celina Jaitly has expressed her sentiments for young girls who grapple with disparaging remarks about their brown skin tone, and an aspiration to emulate Barbie's appearance. She has fervently advised against the pursuit of a plastic doll-like visage and has emphasized the inherent beauty in every skin hue. The actress disclosed that her response was prompted by a girl's heartfelt message, wherein the girl expressed disdain for her own brown complexion. Accompanied by a stunning self-portrait, Celina elaborated on this poignant interaction, quoting the girl: "Didi I hate my brown skinâ¦." The teenager's candid confession served as a catalyst for Celina to craft a version of her photograph aimed at redefining perceptions of beauty.
The actress recounted the girl's plea in her note: "Didi I want to look like you and I want be a real Barbie who is fair and has your eye. I hate my brown colour skin and black eye and hair. Everyone making fun of my dark colour with my aunty from neighbours house ppl call me brown bakri (goat). How can I be like you Why am I like this?" Celina attributed this narrative to the aftermath of the prevailing Barbie trend and contemplated the scarcity of authentic and inclusive representations of various ethnicities and races across social media platforms. She highlighted the troubling whitewashing trend seen in AI-generated Barbie renditions, reflecting on her own role in shaping beauty ideologies.
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Celina's appeal resonated deeply as she urged every young girl to embrace their individual beauty, regardless of their skin tone, eye color, or hair shade. She advocated for celebrating diversity, asserting that black, brown, and white are all encompassed within the spectrum of beauty. Amidst a shifting social discourse, Celina encouraged self-love, personal growth, and empowerment. She cautioned against the pursuit of emulating a celebrity or conforming to a narrow narrative of beauty, emphasizing the importance of being the authentic and exceptional individuals they are.
In her heartfelt conclusion, Celina extended warm wishes and encouragement to the young girl, emphasizing the significance of self-love and the journey to becoming an accomplished individual. Residing in Austria with her husband and three sons, Celina Jaitly's words carry a resonant message that transcends borders. With a diverse filmography in Bollywood, including movies like "Janasheen," "No Entry," "Apna Sapna Money Money," "Jawani Diwani: A Youthful Joyride," and "Golmaal Returns," Celina's advocacy for self-acceptance amplifies her impact beyond the silver screen.
