Mallika Sherawat’s Wild Rumour Confession!

Bollywood’s boldest star once spilled the tea on a bizarre rumour about her lifestyle.

Mallika Sherawat revealed that people believed she bathed in cow milk to maintain her beauty. Yes, you read that right!

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This quirky rumour surfaced during her peak fame after Murder (2004), when her bold image fueled wild stories.

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In an interview, Mallika found the cow milk rumour hilarious, calling it one of the funniest things she’d heard about herself.

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Historically, figures like Cleopatra bathed in milk for flawless skin. Did people think Mallika followed suit?

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Mallika isn’t alone—Bollywood thrives on wild gossip. From snake dances to secret diets, stars face it all!

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Mallika debunked the myth, saying her glow comes from a vegan lifestyle—not cow milk baths.

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As a Veganuary ambassador, Mallika credits plant-based living for her ageless beauty at 48.

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Fans love her witty take on the rumour, with some jokingly asking, “Where’s the milk spa?!”

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Whether it’s rumours or roles, Mallika Sherawat keeps slaying with confidence. What’s the wildest rumour you’ve heard?

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