In today’s world, we often look up to celebrities for fitness inspiration, wanting to know their secrets to achieving that ‘picture-perfect’ figure. Whether it’s their workout routines, diet plans, or the transformations they undergo for a role, everything they do grabs public attention.
Weight loss has become a serious focus for many celebrities, not just to look good, but also to stay healthy and keep chronic lifestyle diseases at bay. So when a celebrity sheds the kgs and posts their pictures after a drastic weight loss, fans naturally want to know: How did they do it? Their transformations often go beyond just physical change, as most of them say it’s not just about weight loss, but also about commitment and discipline towards themselves.
So, here’s a look at celebrities who shocked fans with their dramatic weight loss transformations and opened up about how they did it. From diet tweaks to major lifestyle changes, they revealed the healthy habits that helped them get rid of that stubborn belly fat and get in shape.
Bollywood Celebrities who surprised fans with drastic weight loss transformations
Kusha Kapila: ‘I wasn’t even in my body anymore’
Content creator and actor Kusha Kapila has never shied away from talking about body image. She revealed that her struggle with weight started as a child. “I was called ‘motu’ when I was just 12,” she said. Her mother enrolled her in a gym at that age, and she lost over 20 kg through running and strength training.
After moving cities recently, Kusha got into a routine of walking, gymming and eating well, not with the aim to lose weight, but just to feel better. But public reaction to her new look was intense. “Someone else was talking about my body more than I was. I started feeling like I wasn’t even in my body,” she shared. Strength training, she said, helped her emotionally more than physically.
Ram Kapoor: ‘This has to be a lifestyle, not a diet’
Actor Ram Kapoor’s 55-kg weight loss didn’t come overnight. It took him 18 months, and more importantly, a major mindset shift. “I’d lost 30 kilos twice before, only to gain it all back,” he said on a podcast. This time, he followed intermittent fasting, stayed hydrated, and avoided dairy, sugar, oil, and carbs.
He now focuses on sustainability over anything, saying, “Fitness isn’t about the number on the scale. It’s about feeling strong, energetic and healthy.”
Kapil Sharma: ‘Home-cooked food and cutting out coffee helped me’
Comedian Kapil Sharma lost 11 kg without crash diets or intense workouts. His secret was going back to home-cooked food, cutting fried snacks and coffee, and eating his last meal early. The transformation also helped him with mental clarity and energy, proving that small tweaks can go a long way.
Karan Johar: ‘No Ozempic, just OMAD and a clean diet’
Dismissing rumours of using weight loss injections, filmmaker Karan Johar said he follows OMAD (One Meal A Day). He avoids sugar, gluten, and lactose and emphasises how structure and routine helped him feel lighter and more in control.
Bharti Singh: ‘No gym, no dieting; just smart timing’
Bharti Singh didn’t cut carbs or do heavy workouts. She just made one change: no food after 7 pm. Over 10 months, this helped her lose 16 kg. She ate home food, maintained balance, and proved that consistency and discipline matter more than drastic diets.
Vidya Balan: ‘Listening to my body changed everything’
Vidya Balan’s weight gain was linked to inflammation, not lifestyle alone. She focused on an anti-inflammatory diet, hydration, and sleep. Instead of chasing quick results, Vidya took a body-positive approach and let her health, not public opinion, guide her transformation.
Sonakshi Sinha: ‘From 95 kg to debut-ready, without shortcuts’
Before her 2010 Bollywood debut in Dabangg, Sonakshi Sinha had to lose 30 kg. As a teenager, she weighed 95 kg and was brutally bullied and body-shamed. But instead of chasing crash diets, she focused on cutting junk and eating clean, which mainly included fruits and vegetables.
Sonakshi’s routine included cardio, strength training, and yoga. But she didn’t stop there. She learned to hydrate consistently, which helped with skin and digestion. Her transformation was holistic; she focused equally on mental health and built a positive mindset.
She focused on patience and persistence, and chose sustainable habits over extreme ones. With help from fitness and nutrition experts, Sonakshi ensured her journey was safe and tailored to her needs. Most importantly, she believed in consistency over intensity.
Sara Ali Khan: ‘From 96 kg to screen-ready, despite PCOD’
Sara Ali Khan’s transformation is nothing short of inspiring. The Metro In Dino actress revealed she weighed 96 kg before entering Bollywood and also struggled with PCOD due to her sedentary lifestyle.
Her journey began during her second year at Columbia University, where she told her mom, actor Amrita Singh, that she wanted to pursue acting. Over the next year and a half, Sara lost around 40 kg, through clean eating and regular workouts.
She eliminated junk food and followed a balanced diet full of veggies, fruits, whole grains, and lean proteins. Her workout regimen included cardio, strength training, pilates, and yoga.
Sara often talks about the importance of balance between fitness, self-love, and enjoying life. Her transformation wasn’t just about the body, but about creating a lifestyle she could maintain.
