We go gaga over Bollywood celebrities when they flaunt their perfect figures and toned abs. There is a lot of hard work involved in achieving these perfectly sculptured bodies. Stars indulge in massive weight-loss regimes for those oh-so-perfect moments.
But have they always been this perfect? No. Our favourite Bollywood stars have also faced their share of ‘heavy’ issues in the past. So, you are not the only one who is struggling with weight loss and self-esteem issues. If they can go from fat to fit, so can you! But for now, sit back and enjoy this juicy article. We suggest you grab a tub of popcorn before diving in.
Bollywood Celebrities Who Went From Fat to Fit
Sara Ali Khan
The ‘Simmba’ actress revealed on a TV show that she used to weigh a whopping 96 kgs after she was diagnosed with PCOS. Losing weight was tough for her due to this. Once her mother, veteran actress Amrita Singh failed to recognize her at the airport and that is when she decided to concentrate on losing all those extra pounds.
With the right guidance and exceptional trainers, Sara was able to lose substantial weight and now flaunts an enviable figure. Sara’s weight loss journey has been nothing but inspirational.
Alia Bhatt
Alia Bhatt has won our hearts with her dynamic and power-packed performances. Her characters are usually strong and free-willed. Millennial sensation Aliaa Bhatt used to be a chubby kid.
But before she transformed into the envious Shanaya for her debut movie ‘Student of the Year’. For the movie, the actress was asked to lose 20 kgs by director Karan Johar.
Alia hit the gym, partnered it with a healthy diet, and shed a whopping 16 kgs in just three months! The actress continues to indulge in gym workouts, and pilates to maintain her oh-so-perfect figure.
Sonam Kapoor
Our Bollywood fashionista and diva Sonam Kapoor also struggled with weight issues. The ultimate fashionista of Bollywood, Sonam Kapoor was a far cry from what she looks currently.
The ‘Aisha’ fame actress had no plans of entering Bollywood and hence never paid heed to her weight. She started to put on weight while studying at a boarding school in Singapore but decided to lose the extra pounds when Director Sanjay Leela Bhansali asked her to take up acting. In a year, with weight training and a special diet, Sonam managed to lose 35 kgs!
Sonakshi Sinha
Sonakshi Sinha had a memorable debut in Bollywood opposite Salman Khan in ‘Dabangg’ and it was her co-star who motivated her weight loss journey. Sonakshi went from being a chubby kid to a diva.
With a diet plan that would boost her metabolism; Sonakshi also avoided carbs after 6 pm. In a drastic transformation, Sonakshi who weighed 90 kgs, lost almost 30 kgs before entering the Bollywood film industry.
Arjun Kapoor
You must be surprised that Bollywood’s Handsome hunk, Arjun Kapoor also struggled with weight loss. Arjun has often spoken about his struggle with weight loss.
His battle with obesity saw him lose 50 kgs in three years! Arjun now flaunts a sculpted and muscular avatar.
Parineeti Chopra
Parineeti is Priyanka Chopra’s cousin and her debut film, ‘Ishaqzaade’ was alongside Arjun Kapoor. Parineeti’s journey from being fat to fit has not been easy.
She is the ultimate foodie. But, along with being a foodie, she has a rigorous workout regime and a fit diet plan to shed those extra pounds.
Bhumi Pednekar
The actress already weighed 72 kilos when she got an offer for the movie ‘Dam Lagake Haisha’. And for this, she had put on even more weight. After the film, the actress managed to drop all the extra fat and looks super-fit now.
She followed a balanced diet along with some rigorous physical activity to lose those extra pounds.
Zareen Khan
Zareen Khan went from 100 kg to 57 kg with the help of rigorous training and the right diet plan. After dancing to the tunes of the Character Dheela Hai, the actress was seen in a much more toned body in Housefull 2. Zareen had the most dramatic fat-to-fit transformation.
Kareena Kapoor Khan
Kareena is one of the most loved Bollywood celebrities. She is popular for her energetic acting and dynamic on-screen presence. She has not always been as glamorous as she is now.
After her weight loss journey, the poster face for size zero, Kareena was lashed out by critics for her figure when she did the song Yeh Mera Dil Pyaar Ka Deewana. But Kareena did a strong comeback in ‘Tashan’.
Jacky Baghnani
Jacky is one of the most Handsome hunks in the Bollywood industry. He is popular for his toned body and charming smile. Before his debut film ‘Kal Kisne Dekha’, he weighed 130 kilos. He underwent a dramatic physical transformation through exercise and a good diet.
Esha Deol
Esha Deol was shunned by the industry for her baby fat in her debut film ‘Koi Mere Dil Se Pooche’. She took it upon herself to shed those extra kilos and get back in shape. Now, she flaunts a beautiful figure.
Fardeen Khan
Fardeen received a fair amount of trolling for being overweight. However, now everyone appreciates him for his transformation from fat to fit. He maintained a great physical diet to look good in this recent transformation. He is a great inspiration for everyone who is struggling with weight loss.
Shehnaaz Gill
This Big Boss fame actress transformed herself after coming out of the Big Boss house. She was highly trolled inside the big boss house but she motivated herself to transform her body weight.
She lost a considerable amount of weight by controlling her unhealthy food habits during the lockdown.
Adhyayan Suman
Adhyayan made his Bollywood debut with the Bollywood film ‘Raaz: The mystery continues’ opposite Kangana Ranaut. He instantly became a heartthrob. He was quite bulky as a teenager but lost 45 kg to achieve his perfect physic.
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