Harnaaz Sandhu’s weight loss transformation: Miss Universe 2021 Harnaaz Sandhu is all set to make her Bollywood debut alongside Tiger Shroff in the much-anticipated action film Baaghi 4. Harnaaz, the third Indian to win the prestigious crown after Lara Dutta and Sushmita Sen, has surprised fans with a dramatic weight loss transformation, both in terms of fitness and style, leaving many impressed and stunned!
On August 22, the makers of Baaghi 4 released the song Bahli Sohni, starring Harnaaz and Tiger. In the video, Harnaaz stuns in a series of stylish saree looks, flaunting her toned figure and graceful moves. Fans were quick to call her the new-age ‘desi girl,’ praising her glamour on the screen. Her transformation has left many surprised, especially after the trolling and body-shaming she faced post her pageant win. So how did he lose weight? What fitness mantra did she follow?
Harnaaz Sandhu’s fitness secrets behind the weight loss transformation
In a recent interview with Femina on September 2, Harnaaz shared her fitness routine that helped her lose weight. After winning Miss Universe in 2021, she gained weight due to coeliac disease, an autoimmune condition triggered by gluten. This led to online criticism and body-shaming. Harnaaz later revealed her diagnosis in April 2022, explaining why her body reacted the way it did.
For her role in Baaghi 4, she trained for months in mixed martial arts, kickboxing, and weapons handling. The training wasn’t just about learning fight moves, it also helped her build stamina, agility, and discipline.
Harnaaz said in the interview with Femina that she combined the discipline she learned as a Miss Universe winner with the physical demands of action training.
“When I signed Baaghi 4, I knew I had to bring both beauty and strength to the screen. I trained for months in mixed martial arts, kickboxing, and basic weapons handling. It wasn’t just about learning the moves; it was about building stamina, agility, and the right mental discipline. My coaches really pushed me to move like a fighter but with the grace and poise that comes naturally to me,” Harnaaz said.
How did Harnaaz overcome criticism and body-shaming?
Harnaaz has been open about the challenges she faced with public opinions. Speaking to People Magazine, she said, “I was bullied for gaining weight. It was uncomfortable and really surprising to see how people started having their opinions, which should not really matter. It’s not about how you look; it’s about who you are inside, how you treat people, and what you believe in.”
Harnaaz Sandhu’s beauty secrets and skin rituals
In an interview with Femina, Harnaaz also opened up about her simple yet effective skincare routine. She keeps her skincare routine basic where she keeps her skin cleansed, hydrated and protected from sun. Sunscreen is a must, and she begins her mornings with water and a pinch of salt. Harnaaz also relies on icing her skin before makeup, a quick trick she says gives her an instant glow.
She explained in the interview, “I’ve always believed beauty starts with self-care. My go-to ritual is very simple: to cleanse, hydrate, and protect. I never skip sunscreen, and I swear by drinking plenty of water with a pinch of salt to start my day. A beauty hack I carry everywhere in the world is using ice cubes on my skin before makeup; it instantly refreshes and gives that natural glow. And, of course, a genuine smile.”
Drinking water with salt can actually help balance the body’s pH, reduce inflammation, and remove toxins, contributing to clearer, healthier skin, experts say.
With her Bollywood debut just around the corner, Harnaaz Sandhu is ready to make a mark in the film industry. Her stunning performance in Baaghi 4, with Tiger Shroff’s action-packed sequences, promises to be a treat for fans.