Flab to fab: Weight loss transformations of Bollywood celebrities

Mangalore Today News Network

Oct 24, 2020:    Are you tired of your bulging belly and those ’googly-woogly’ cheeks? Relax! You are not alone in your battle with the bulge. Our dear Bollywood stars too have faced their share of “weighty” issues in the past. So, worry not! If they can do it, so can you. But for now, just sit back and enjoy the ride as we look at the celebs who went from ’fat to fit’.

Sara Ali Khan

 

Earlier today, on Instagram Bollywood starlet Sara Ali Khan shared an old video of herself way before her weight loss transformation. The picture above was one of the throwback photos shared by Khan on social media. At a point she weighed 96 kilos. Previously she has opened up about how she used to struggle with hormonal disorder and polycystic ovary syndrome that makes it difficult to lose weight.

Kareena Kapoor

 

From a chubby starlet to the fitness-conscious diva that she is today, Kareena Kapoor’s body transformation has often been highlighted by fans. Some will also remember her size-zero phase when she became super skinny for her role in film Tashan (2008). She flaunted her pregnancy weight with confidence and during a Facebook Live session with dietician Rujuta Diwekar, she said, “I enjoyed my pregnancy and it was out there for the world to see. I was flaunting my double chin, knowing that I was being photographed from every possible angle”. But, Bebo is right back to looking fit and fabulous.

Sonakshi sinha

 

 

Did you know that before she made a mark in the industry with her innocent looks, beautiful smile and good acting, Sonakshi Sinha actually weighed around 90 kgs? The actress lost almost 30 kgs before entering Bollywood.

Alia Bhatt

 

 

Bollywood director Karan Johar had apparently asked actress Alia Bhatt to lose 20 kgs before her debut Student of the Year. Johar apparently felt bad later and apologised publicly for body-shaming. Last year, a popular online poll found Alia Bhatt to be voted the Sexiest Asian Female for 2019.

Arjun Kapoor

 

 

Arjun Kapoor, according to reports, used to weigh 140kgs. Even after years of his debut in Ishaqzaade (2012), the actor still gets identified with weight struggle. Incidentally, Karan Johar introduced Arjun on the latest episode of the talk show as one who has been on a keto diet (a low-carb, high-fat diet) like Karan himself is. It is said that at one point of time, Arjun could eat six burgers at one go.

Parineeti Chopra

 

 

Bollywood actor Parineeti Chopra not only accepts that she was overweight but even talks openly about feeling unfit. "BEFORE... All my life, I have struggled with how I look, how I feel, and how people looked at me. I was constantly made fun of, but the person I was, I generously laughed with them. Today, many people ask me what triggered the weight loss, did I give in to the ’Bollywood pressure’? To that I say - thank god I became an actor and had that pressure! I am able to achieve what I couldn’t achieve otherwise. I feel more confident, I feel at peace, and I feel proud!", Parineeti wrote on her Instagram account, after losing lot of weight.

Sonam Kapoor

 

 

When Sanjay Leela Bhansali offered her Saawariya (2007), apparently, he laid down only one condition: Sonam had to lose weight immediately. And with the help of a weight loss doctor, her mother Sunita and Sanjay himself, Sonam apparently lost 32 kgs and has maintained her weight since.

Bhumi Pednekar

 

 

Bhumi Pednekar’s debut movie, Dum Laga Ke Haisha (2015), was about an overweight newly-wed bride. Her immaculate acting in the movie won her the Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut in 2016. But, as she walked up the stage, everyone noticed her slimmer, toned body. Bhumi had lost 32 kgs, she went from 89 kg to 57 kg in about six months without going on a fad diet, say reports.