Pakistani actor Zhalay Sarhadi shared her deeply personal struggles with miscarriages, health issues, and body image pressures in the entertainment industry on Frieha Altaf’s FWhy Podcast.
Sarhadi recounted her harrowing experiences with multiple early miscarriages, one of which involved a severe infection due to misdiagnosis, leading to a distressing medical intervention. She spoke about the emotional and physical toll these experiences took on her, alongside battling hypothyroidism that developed post-miscarriage.
Sarhadi also delved into her battle with body dysmorphia, shedding light on the unrealistic beauty standards within the television industry. She critiqued the narrow definitions of beauty that often push models towards unnecessary cosmetic procedures and perpetuate harmful notions of perfection.
Her candid discussion highlights the importance of addressing mental health, reproductive challenges, and body image issues, offering solace and inspiration to those silently facing similar battles.
