Fardeen Khan Calls Internet Trolls Cowards for Body Shaming

Body shamed for weight gain, Fardeen Khan asks trolls if they would do it without the anonymity of the internet.

Fardeen Khan changed the cover picture of his Facebook page to this before calling out internet trolls. (Photo Courtesy: Facebook Page of Fardeen Khan)

Actor Fardeen Khan, who has been fodder for body shaming internet trolls, has replied to the comments and jokes cracked at the expense of his weight gain. In a Facebook post, he called the trolls cowards hiding behind the anonymity provided by social media.

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Dear all,

Not ashamed neither shamed. Not offended. Not depressed. Not blind either. Am I happy?? Emphatically!!!! Infact, living the happiest chapter thus far with lbs to show for it.

Happy to have been the weekends entertainment for all you trollers. If you have had enough fun please take the time to look at your own reflection. If trolling is what makes you feel better about yourself, you have to seriously think about you future prospects. My best wishes.

For those of you who spoke against mindless trolling please raise your voices. This worldwide behavioral pattern on the internet is disturbing even though i believe in absolutely free speech and opinions. Being a realist, I will caution that all we can hope to achieve by speaking out is that the next time a person trolls purely for their own amusement, he or she pauses to consider their own moral and ethical code. I also want them to honestly answer to themselves a very relevant question. Would they still feel empowered to troll if the anonymity offered by social media platforms on the internet did not exist???? I have no doubt that 99 percent would not have the guts to. It proves that they are nothing more than a bunch of cowards. I hope they think about that the next time.

Enough said for now. I am sure you all had a few laughs at my expense too. I must confess I did too. There is a saying “blessed is he who can laugh at himself for he shall never cease to be amused.” More importantly, I believe the right to laugh at another is earned by having the courage to laugh at yourself. Besides life is too short and would make our existence unbearably dull and serious if we didn’t.

Lastly, to all my dearest fans and well wishers, Your sensitivity, kindness, and love expressed through your posts and tweets were most touching. I can’t thank you enough but it was unnecessary as I am sure you are equally shocked and disappointed. I just want you all to know that after a very long time i am in a great space in my life. All I ask is for you to be happy for me and expect not to be disappointed for long. As always my best wishes are with you and the people you love.

Lots of love,
Fardeen

The actor also changed the cover picture of his Facebook page to reflect that he was a sport. The body shaming started a week ago when his drastic weight gain came into public attention.

Screenshot of Fardeen Khan’s Facebook page.

The infamous Kamaal R Khan was also among the trolls who rode the wave.