Richa talks of bulimia

Bollywood’s outspoken actress Richa Chadha has come out in the open about her battle with bulimia, which began when she was asked to “gain weight, then lose weight, fix my nose and inflate my lips” for her showbiz journey — something which led her “confidence to evaporate”.

She spoke about the eating disorders that exist among industry members — a “best kept secret” — at a TedX Talks, a platform that helps people share ideas that will motivate and inspire others.

Richa spoke about how she thought she was beautiful and intelligent as a child, but her self-confidence took a beating when she headed out to chase her Bollywood dreams. As a part of the TEDx Talks, Richa, whose latest release is Sarbjit, said: “Till I lived in Delhi, with my parents, I always felt beautiful and intelligent. It was only when I became an actor that I felt my confidence evaporate. —IANS