Television actor Abhinav Shukla has publicly defended Ira Khan, daughter of Bollywood star Aamir Khan, after she became the target of derogatory remarks regarding her physical appearance and attire. The controversy began following the Tata Mumbai Marathon on January 18, where Ira participated alongside her father in support of the Paani and Agatsu Foundations. Aamir Khan Joins Thousands of Runners at Tata Mumbai Marathon 2026 for the First Time, Calls Mumbai’s Spirit ‘Amazing’ (Watch Video).

The incident sparked a wider conversation on social media regarding body shaming and the scrutiny faced by public figures, especially women, over their personal choices.

Abhinav Sukla Slams Troll for Body Shaming Ira Khan

The backlash was triggered by a post on X (formerly Twitter) by a social media user identified in reports as a journalist. The now-deleted post shared images of Ira at the marathon wearing a white tank top and black shorts.

The user criticised Ira’s appearance, writing, “This is Ira Khan, daughter of Aamir Khan. The problem is not the clothes, it is the body. I do not get why people refuse to dress for their body type and still choose to walk around looking indecent. Decency never goes out of style.”

Ira Khan with Dad Aamir Khan at Tata Mumbai Marathon 

The post further claimed that only individuals who are "XL and XXL" would find the commentary offensive. Abhinav Shukla, known for his roles in television and reality shows, was among the first public figures to call out the remarks. In a strongly worded response, Shukla praised Ira for her authenticity and grounded lifestyle.

Defending her right to wear what she chooses, Shukla tweeted, “One Star Kid who is real & down to earth, she dont act entitled, no drama, no show off, no entourage of 5 bouncers & managers…. much of the time she and her brother are traveling in a rick dressed up like normal kids. What's wrong here i dont understand! She is at least putting an effort to be active! Dressing is purely personal choice.”

Abhinav Shukla Defends Ira Khan

Ira Khan's Struggles With Fluctuating Weight

The trolling comes at a particularly sensitive time, as Ira Khan has been vocal about her own mental health and body image journey. In December 2025 and early January 2026, she shared candid updates on Instagram, admitting that discussing her weight felt "scary" and more difficult than opening up about her battle with clinical depression. Aamir Khan's Daughter Ira Khan Spreads Awareness on Mental Health in New Podcast Series (Watch Video).

Ira had recently disclosed that she has struggled with fluctuating weight since 2020 and even attended a fasting retreat in Germany with her father to address early signs of an eating disorder.

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