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How to embrace body positivity

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Aditi Rajagopal
November 2, 2022

When she looks in the mirror, Akanksha Sood Singh feels shame. The successful filmmaker and mother of two loves her life but hates her body. A flawless figure and unblemished skin – the Indian beauty standards of 'perfection' are unattainable. How can she escape that pressure?

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CHOICES

Find a job, have a family, make money – what if this is not your dream, but your parents' idea and your community’s norms? With the help of your role model, you will find out: can you make your own choices?

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