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Sonakshi Sinha's 2.5-Year Weight Loss Transformation: "I Did It for Health, Not Vanity"
15 Nov
Summary
- Sonakshi Sinha was an overweight child since childhood
- She lost 30 kg over 2.5 years, going from 95 kg to 65 kg
- She did it for health reasons, not to look good or become an actor
Sonakshi Sinha, the Bollywood actor, has been busy promoting her latest film Jatadhara, which released on November 7, 2025. During a recent appearance on Bharti TV, a popular YouTube podcast channel, Sonakshi opened up about her remarkable weight loss journey.
The actor revealed that she had been overweight since childhood, saying, "I was always an overweight child. Bachpan se." Determined to improve her health, Sonakshi embarked on a weight loss journey when she was in college, which took her 2.5 years to complete. She lost a staggering 30 kg, going from 95 kg down to 65 kg.
Sonakshi was clear that her motivation was not vanity or to become an actor, but rather to lead a healthier life. "I didn't do it for vanity. Mujhe achcha lagna hai. Mujhe actor banna hai. Maine wo reasons ke lie bilkul nhi kiya. Maine kiya for health reasons," she explained.
The turning point came when Sonakshi realized she could not even run on a treadmill for more than 30 seconds. "Mai 18 saal ki thi, and treadmill par 30 second se Zada bhaag nhi paati thi. That struck me very badly once. I was like I don't want to live this unhealthy life," she said.
Sonakshi then tried various methods, including yoga, gym, cardio exercises, Pilates, and weight training, to achieve her weight loss goals. She particularly enjoyed Pilates, saying, "I started doing Pilates about six months back and it's really suited me."
Now, 15 years into her acting career, Sonakshi continues to maintain a healthy body image, though she admits it's not always easy, especially for someone who loves food as much as she does.




