In a recent interview, Mrunal Thakur has talked about her long-standing struggle with body-shaming and online trolling regarding her weight. She revealed that while the journey toward self-acceptance was difficult, an important piece of advice from Akshay Kumar played a big role in boosting her confidence. Mrunal admitted that the pressure to meet narrow beauty standards frequently took a toll on her mental health in the past. Recalling the emotional weight of the criticism, she told News 18, "I've had my days. There were days I would go to bed crying and cry myself to sleep.