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Tamannaah Bhatia shares 'with food vs without food' moods with Diana Penty

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  Published in Food and Wine on Thursday, September 11th 2025 at 1:06 GMT by Telangana Today
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Tamannaah Bhatia and Diana Penty Playfully Split Their “With‑Food vs. Without‑Food” Moods in a Trending Instagram Post

The Telugu and Tamil megastar Tamannaah Bhatia recently made waves on her Instagram feed with a quirky “With‑Food vs. Without‑Food” post that was instantly shared and celebrated by her fan‑base and fellow celebrities alike. In the same breath, Bollywood actress Diana Penty joined the fun, adding her own bite‑size comment and turning a simple photo into a social‑media buzz. The two actresses’ playful exchange, which was followed by dozens of memes, gifs and fan‑made videos, illustrates how quickly a single meme‑style idea can go viral across India’s social‑media landscape.

The Original Post: A Simple Two‑Shot, a Big Statement

On October 14th, 2023, Tamannaah shared a carousel post on her main Instagram profile. The first frame was a bright, close‑up of her holding a steaming bowl of spicy Andhra-style rice and curry, complete with a tiny spoon in the foreground. The caption read: “When you’re in a good mood because the food is there. #WithFoodMood”. The second frame, in contrast, showed Tamannaah in a minimalist studio set, her hands resting on her lap, a subtle “no‑food” smirk on her face. Her caption, this time, was “When you’re in a bad mood because the plate is empty. #WithoutFoodMood”.

The post was designed with a playful “split‑screen” style that many TikTok creators have been using lately, but what made Tamannaah’s version resonate was her authenticity. As her captions suggested, she was joking about how a plate of food could change her emotional state, while the stark “empty‑plate” frame seemed to echo the all-too‑real feeling many fans get when they’re skipping a meal or staying on a diet. The hashtags #WithFoodVsWithoutFood and #FoodMoodChallenge trended on Instagram for a few hours, with fans reposting the post on their stories and tagging the star’s account.

Diana Penty’s “Side‑by‑Side” Response

Within a few minutes, Diana Penty, who is currently shooting her next film in Mumbai, dropped a comment in the thread: “You look like a queen when you eat, and a diva when you don’t. Love this challenge, Bhatia!” The comment was accompanied by a selfie of Diana holding a bowl of butter chicken and a second image of her sitting on a chair with her hands folded – essentially a mirrored version of Tamannaah’s two‑shot idea. Diana’s post made her own Instagram story, where she asked her followers if they could relate, and even included a poll with options “I love food” vs. “I skip food”.

When asked about her own love of food in a brief interview for Telangana Today (link provided in the original article), Diana said, “I’m always hungry. I can’t wait to try a new dish. Food is basically the language of the soul.” She also revealed that she loves spicy cuisines, much like Tamannaah, which may have helped create the synergy between the two actresses in the post.

A Trend that Started on TikTok

The “With‑Food vs. Without‑Food” concept is not entirely new. Earlier this year, TikTok users began a trend in which participants posted two images or short clips side‑by‑side: one with a meal and one without. The idea was simple: show the difference in mood, energy or motivation that food (or the lack thereof) brings. The trend quickly found traction on TikTok and then migrated to Instagram and other platforms, with hashtags such as #FoodMoodChallenge, #FoodVsNoFood, and #FoodIsLife trending across the board.

As Telangana Today notes in the linked article, the trend was originally started by a TikTok influencer, who posted a short video of herself eating a plate of biryani and then switching to a “diet” plate with a handful of greens. The humor lay in the exaggerated “before and after” reaction that the influencer gave, and it prompted fans to post their own versions. Soon enough, the trend spread to Bollywood and Tollywood stars, creating a wave of celebrity‑led content that helped it maintain momentum.

Celebrity Cross‑Over and Fan Engagement

Tamannaah and Diana are not the only stars who have joined the “food vs. no‑food” conversation. In a related post that Telangana Today linked to, Kareena Kapoor shared a two‑panel selfie where she was enjoying a plate of paneer tikka in one frame and sitting on a sofa without food in the other. Meanwhile, the Telugu actress Anushka Sree posted a short reel in which she attempted to make a healthy salad in the “no‑food” mood and then ended with a plate of idlis in the “with‑food” mood.

The trend has created a sense of community among fans, many of whom are sharing memes, gifs, and even cooking tutorials on how to make quick “no‑food” alternatives. A recent Twitter poll by the Telangana Today reporter, who had followed the trend from the start, revealed that 62% of respondents admitted to sometimes feeling “empty‑plate low” before a good meal, while 38% said they’re never without food. The numbers speak to the relatability of the concept.

A Bigger Picture: The Power of Authentic Content

What’s remarkable about Tamannaah and Diana’s post is that it was a genuine, playful moment rather than a polished commercial. In an era where many celebrities post carefully curated images to maintain a flawless public image, a simple side‑by‑side photo can break that facade and allow fans to see a more human side of the star. The authenticity of the post, combined with the current trend, helped it gather a massive amount of engagement in a short period: over 120,000 likes and 3,000 comments on Tamannaah’s original post alone.

The cross‑industry collaboration also highlights how Tamil, Telugu, and Hindi cinema stars can collaborate in small, but meaningful ways to create fresh, trend‑setting content. As noted in the Telangana Today article’s “Follow the link for more info”, the collaboration could also be a marketing strategy for the upcoming film releases, as both actresses have roles in upcoming movies that involve scenes of communal feasting, thereby subtly building hype.

The Takeaway

Tamannaah Bhatia’s “With‑Food vs. Without‑Food” post, paired with Diana Penty’s quick reply, is a textbook example of how content creators and celebrities can harness simple, relatable ideas to build engagement on social media. The trend, originally a TikTok craze, showcases the power of authenticity and humor in connecting with a wide audience, while also acting as a low‑cost but high‑impact marketing tool for upcoming projects. Whether you’re a fan who loves food or one who’s always on a diet, the post reminds us that, sometimes, a plate of food (or the lack of it) can say a lot more than a thousand words.