Anupama Parameswaran Reveals Ex-Boyfriend’s ‘Period Shaming’ Tactics: ‘I Felt So Bad for Being a Woman’

Anupama Parameswaran has opened up about a deeply personal chapter of her life, revealing that she experienced what she described as a toxic and controlling relationship that left her emotionally drained.

In a conversation with Dhanya Varma on her YouTube channel, the actress spoke about how her former boyfriend allegedly used her menstrual cycle to dismiss her emotions during disagreements. Without identifying the person, Anupama said she was repeatedly told that her reactions were simply because of PMS or because her period was approaching.

The actress said the experience went beyond ordinary relationship disagreements and gradually affected the way she viewed herself.

Anupama says her emotions were repeatedly dismissed

According to Anupama, whenever she raised concerns or became emotional during arguments, her former partner would allegedly attribute her behaviour to hormonal changes.

She said this happened regardless of where she actually was in her menstrual cycle.

The actress described the pattern as particularly damaging because it made her feel that her genuine emotions were not being taken seriously.

For someone already trying to navigate a difficult relationship, repeatedly having their feelings dismissed can make it increasingly difficult to trust their own judgment. Anupama suggested that this was one of the reasons the relationship had such a profound impact on her emotional wellbeing.

‘I felt so bad for being a woman’

Anupama also spoke about how the relationship changed her perception of herself.

The actress said she began feeling ashamed of her confidence and professional achievements, despite having built a successful career in the film industry.

She also revealed that the experience altered the way she thought about motherhood.

“I was someone who dreamt of having 11 children. At this point, I don’t even want kids. I felt so bad for being a woman. I felt so bad for all my achievements,” she said.

Her comments highlighted the extent to which she believes the relationship affected her confidence and personal outlook.

‘A person who was supposed to protect me was destroying me’

This is not the first time Anupama has spoken about the emotional impact of the relationship.

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During a press conference for her Telugu film Paradha, the actress became emotional while discussing some of the experiences she had allegedly endured.

She recalled being humiliated by someone she expected to support her.

“Imagine your own boyfriend s**t-shaming you before you go onto a stage,” she said, adding that she had been told things she considered deeply hurtful.

“A person who was supposed to protect me was destroying me,” she added.

Her remarks drew attention because they appeared to offer a rare glimpse into the personal struggles behind her public image.

Anupama has not named her former partner

Although Anupama has spoken extensively about the relationship, she has not publicly identified the former boyfriend she is referring to.

That distinction is important as social media speculation has attempted to connect her comments to individuals from her professional circle.

Rumours involving Dhruv Vikram and Anupama surfaced online last year after the two worked together on the sports drama Bison Kaalamaadan.

Their public appearances together and other social media observations led to speculation about a possible relationship. At one point, fans also discussed what appeared to be a romantic image involving the two on a Spotify playlist.

However, neither Anupama Parameswaran nor Dhruv Vikram has publicly confirmed that they were in a relationship.

There is also no public confirmation that the former partner Anupama has discussed in her recent interviews is Dhruv Vikram.

A difficult conversation about emotional abuse

Anupama’s comments have shifted the conversation away from celebrity dating rumours and towards the broader issue of emotional manipulation in relationships.

Her account describes a situation where personal feelings were repeatedly dismissed and where criticism allegedly began affecting her confidence and sense of identity.

While the actress has chosen not to reveal the identity of the person involved, her decision to speak publicly about the experience appears to be about acknowledging the emotional damage she says the relationship caused.

For Anupama, discussing those experiences may also represent an attempt to reclaim the confidence she says she once lost.