Oops, she did it again

While a bevy of Bollywood actors took to social media to heap praise on Vinesh Phogat after her heartbreaking disqualification from the 2024 Olympics yesterday, a post by Hema Malini has irked a set of netizens. The politician told the media that the development should serve as a lesson for artistes and women to know “how important 100 grams is”, and said she hoped Phogat lost the weight quickly. “Lekin milega nahin abhi,” she concluded. Malini’s statement invited strong reactions from social media users. “How much does her brain weigh? Just listen to the unparalleled wisdom of Hema Malini,” one user wrote, satirically.  Another person posted, “The [manner in which] these leaders exhibit their empty hearts [is appalling]! Instead of supporting [Phogat], MP Hema Malini is giving a lecture on weight-maintenance. At times, [her] smile looks evil.” Another shared, “We as a society have evolved past the need to ask Hema Malini her opinion on anything.” Alia Bhatt, Kareena Kapoor, and Farhan Akhtar were among those who extended wishes to Phogat.