With A Side Of Spicy

Neha Dhupia knows her mind, and we know when to shut up and listen.And when to stare. Join us, won’t you?

- Meher Bajwa

Welcome back to Maxim! We’re breaking records with you. How does it feel?

It’s amazing to be on the Maxim cover for the fifth time. As a joke, I already mentioned that it’s a lot of fun to be breaking at least one record of Priyanka Chopra, considering she’s been on the cover four times. But, really, all jokes aside, thank you so much for having me. You guys have a way of making every woman feel beautiful, sexy and confident, all at once.

Thank you, we try. What’s changed since the last time we met? Have you noticed changes within yourself?

Definitely. My dimensions have changed. I’m older, far more secure, much more confident and... I mean I’ve never been the kind of woman who loves myself but the older I get, the more confident I get. Yeah, I’m just happy that I’m on the cover again in 2018, which is reassuring. What has changed is my sense of comfort in the body I live in.

Self-love and body positivity are a crucial part of living a sane life today, and we’re staunch advocates. Do you agree?

I totally agree. I think it’s essential and, thanks to social media, more and more women are coming out with the fact that you don’t have to be skinny. More than anything else, you need to be in love with your body. The only way you can do that is if you have a fit body no matter what size it is. As long as it’s one that is fit, it’s one that makes you feel confident—and if you’re on Maxim, it’s one that is desirable—you should love it. I’m joking, of course. As long as you’re healthy, there is no reason to not love your body.