Sunaina Roshan, sister of Bollywood star Hrithik Roshan, has never shied away from sharing her health battles. From being diagnosed with a rare form of cervical lymphoma to dealing with brain tuberculosis, grade 3 fatty liver, and jaundice, her journey has been far from easy. And yet, today, she’s at her fittest, mentally and physically.
In a recent interview with celebrity nutritionist Ryan Fernando, Sunaina opened up about her fitness transformation and what truly changed her life.
“It wasn’t a cakewalk”
Sunaina admitted that losing weight and turning her life around wasn’t easy. “Even before my jaundice, I didn’t know what a fitness routine really meant,” she said. Like many people, she would begin working out for a few days and then give up. But a major health scare became her turning point.
She recalled weighing 75 kg when she was diagnosed with jaundice. In just a couple of weeks, she dropped several kilos due to illness. When she asked her doctor if she would regain the lost weight once recovered, the answer was “yes.” That simple response, she says, was her wake-up call. “I had to take charge of my health,” she added.
Food first, then fitness
While most people associate weight loss with endless hours at the gym, Sunaina says it’s food that made the biggest difference. “Yes, training is a part of it, like 20 per cent. But 80 to 90 per cent is food,” she shared. Eating clean gave her energy and mental clarity, more than workouts ever did.
She stuck to fixed meal timings and mostly ate home-cooked meals. When dining out, she made careful choices, usually opting for Chinese cuisine because it has “less masala and oil.” She also admitted to asking a lot of questions about what’s in her food to stay on track.
Discipline and mindfulness helped her in weight loss transformation
Sunaina’s story is a reminder that weight loss isn’t just about looking good, it’s about regaining control. It takes patience, consistency, and a complete mindset shift. She calls fitness her new addiction, but not the kind that demands perfection.
“There are days I treat myself, but I do it mindfully,” she said.
Her journey reveals something many forget: weight loss is not a quick fix. It’s tough. It’s personal. But with the right focus on food, movement, and mindset, it’s possible.
