Southern actress Shanthi Priya, who shared the screen with Akshay Kumar in his debut film Saugandh, defied conventional beauty standards by embracing a bald look. She posted a series of photos showcasing her new style, where she dons a beige suit complemented by matte makeup, smoky eyes, and a statement chunky gold earring.
Shanthi Priya on getting Bald
In one memorable image, Shanthi Priya wears a blazer that once belonged to her late husband Siddharth Ray, who died in 2004. She captioned the images of her transformation saying: “I recently shaved my head, and my experience has been quite something. As women, we often limit ourselves by following rules and confining our choices. With this transformation, I freed myself from those limitations and challenged the beauty standards imposed on us, all with courage and faith in my heart!”.
She also added, “Today, I carry the memory of my late husband with me, as I wear his blazer that still holds his warmth.”
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Reactions on Social media and Shanthi’s response to them
While many online applauded her fearless style, others were critical. One user commented, “Ye kya kiya…long hair is beauty of South Indians… and you have done this?” Shanthi Priya responded confidently, “Don’t have a mindset, that one has to be like this and that buddy.”
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Before taking the plunge, Shanthi Priya admitted to having reservations about how her new look might affect her career in an industry where actresses are often expected to conform to specific standards. Speaking to The Times of India, she revealed, “I asked myself, am I going to let fear dictate my choices?” Ultimately, she trusted her heart and decided to shave her head.
Her most recent appearance was in the Tamil film Bad Girl.
