Malaika Arora on facing criticism for her clothes, relationships: "I’ve been called too bold and outspoken"

Malaika Arora on facing criticism for her clothes, relationships: "I’ve been called too bold and outspoken"

Malaika Arora has long been in the spotlight, admired for her fitness, fashion choices, and bold personality. But with the admiration has come relentless judgment — whether for her career, her clothes, or her relationships. In a candid conversation, the actress and television personality reflected on how she learned to rise above the noise and embrace her individuality.

Malaika acknowledged that criticism has followed her for years. She said, “I was judged for my career, my clothes, my relationships – you name it. But the day I stopped explaining myself was the day I felt free. My biggest takeaway? The only narrative that matters is the one you write for yourself.”

She admitted that the constant commentary wasn’t easy to handle. Speaking to Hindustan Times, Malaika shared, “It was tough because people love to tell you what you should or shouldn’t be.” From her marriage to Arbaaz Khan to her much-publicized relationship with Arjun Kapoor, her personal life often became a target for speculation. Earlier this year, it was confirmed that she and Kapoor had parted ways, adding more fuel to public scrutiny.

Malaika insists that these experiences only made her stronger. “I’ve been called too bold, too outspoken, too everything. And honestly? I wear it like a crown now. If I’m ‘too much’ for someone, they’re probably not enough for me.”

For her, confidence is not about shutting out self-doubt completely, but learning to navigate it. “Self-doubt is human, it never really disappears. There are days when I question myself, just like anyone else. But over the years, I’ve learned to meet those moments with kindness rather than criticism. Confidence, for me, isn’t about never doubting, it’s about moving forward with grace despite it.”

Malaika also explained that she has never believed in following a set template in life or career. “Whether in fashion, fitness, or just the choices I’ve made, I’ve never followed a formula,” she said.

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To her fans, the message is clear: authenticity is the crown she chooses to wear. “Real confidence comes when you stop performing for the world and start living for yourself.”

In a world that is quick to judge, Malaika Arora has chosen to define her life on her own terms, unapologetically bold, fiercely independent, and always moving forward.