Ira Khan, daughter of Aamir Khan recently opened up about her ongoing struggles with body image, sharing a deeply personal and honest reflection that resonated with many. Admitting that speaking about the issue feels “a little scary,” Ira revealed that she has been grappling with feelings of being unfit, overweight and obese since 2020. While she acknowledged that there is still a lot she is trying to understand about herself and her body, she also noted a small but positive shift that motivated her to finally talk about it publicly.
Ira Khan talks about dealing with body image issues
In the caption of her Instagram post, Ira wrote, “Yes, I’m fat. Been oscillating between thinking I’m fat/unfit, becoming over-weight and being obese since 2020. There’s lot to be said about it. Definitely things I still need to figure out. But I feel at least a small shift for the better so I’ve decided to start talking about it/share. I may not be as articulate or confident as when I spoke about my depression. Unlike that, this feels a little scary.”
She further added that the conversation is necessary, even if uncomfortable. “But I really think it needs to be talked about. I don’t have a diagnosed eating disorder and I’m also not an expert. Just sharing my experiences. Venture into the comment section at your own risk. I know I will be staying far away from it. Let’s see how this goes,” she wrote, using hashtags like mental health, fat, body image, fit, and body positivity.
In the accompanying video, Ira addressed the issue head-on, saying, “Let`s address the elephant in the room, me. Yes, I`m fat and I`m actually obese for my age and my height. And I`ve been struggling with body image issues and with my relationship with my food since 2020.”
Opens up about mental health struggles
She admitted that discussing body image feels more daunting than talking about her mental health struggles. “I`m not as comfortable and confident talking about this as I was with my depression. So, I`m not entirely sure how this is going to go,” she said. Ira explained how these issues have affected multiple aspects of her life. “It`s come in the way of my ability to participate in my friends` lives, in how I show up in my relationship with Popoy, in my self-worth and then work and everything, in a way that I would say is as intense as how my depression would interfere in my life and sometimes still does.”
Expressing her intention behind the post, Ira shared, “And so, I want to talk about this. I want to try and unpack what I think, have been thinking, struggled with, still struggle with, just all of it. I hope it helps me. If it helps you, then plus points.” She concluded with a note of caution, “I would recommend not venturing into the comment section and if you do, then at your own risk. And let`s see how this goes.”
Ira Khan has previously spoken openly about her long battle with depression, including the guilt she felt due to her privileged background. With this latest post, she continues to advocate for honest conversations around mental health and body image, choosing vulnerability over silence.
