{
  "id": 1477952,
  "title": "Adnan Sami says he ‘played it on the front foot’ when people called him fat: ‘So?’",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/17/adnan-sami-says-he-played-it-on-the-front-foot-when-people-called-him",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-17T12:27:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Indian Express - Lifestyle",
    "slug": "the-indian-express-lifestyle",
    "url": "https://indianexpress.com/article/lifestyle/adnan-sami-clapping-back-at-fat-shaming-trolls-10830078/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Adnan Sami discussed his experiences with body image and \"fat\" jokes in an exclusive Zoom Spotlight Session. The singer revealed that he embraced his struggles instead of making excuses, challenging societal norms surrounding appearances and the notion that romance equates to physical attractiveness. Psychologist Kruti Shah, from Mpower, a branch of the Aditya Birla Education Trust, joined the conversation, highlighting the psychological impact of body image concerns. Shah noted that body image issues often extend beyond mere appearance, with individuals developing deeper beliefs about their worth based on societal messages. She emphasized that these beliefs, often inherited from childhood or media, can become intrusive and harsh. Shah also pointed out how society's response to Adnan's weight loss transformation can unintentionally reinforce the idea that thinness equates to worth, urging a shift towards acceptance and neutrality in personal thoughts.",
  "summary": null,
  "key_points": [
    "Adnan Sami embraced body image struggles instead of excuses",
    "Psychologist Kruti Shah discussed psychological impact of body image concerns",
    "Society's response to Adnan's weight loss may reinforce thinness as worth"
  ],
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  "illustration": null,
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      {
        "outlet": "The Indian Express",
        "title": "Adnan Sami says he ‘played it on the front foot’ when people called him fat: ‘So?’",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/17/adnan-sami-says-he-played-it-on-the-front-foot-when-people-called-him-1483458",
        "published": "2026-08-17T12:27:00.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}