Actress reveals how she lost 40kg without using Ozempic

The use of the weight-loss drug Ozempic is reportedly on the rise in India’s entertainment industry, with several Bollywood celebrities rumored to be turning to the medication to shed extra kilos.

However, emerging Bollywood actress Bhumi Pednekar has firmly denied using the drug, distancing herself from the growing trend.

Speaking on Soha Ali Khan’s podcast, Bhumi addressed speculation surrounding her dramatic weight loss, stating that she lost more than 40 kilograms through hard work, discipline, regular exercise, and a balanced diet, without relying on any shortcuts or medication.

“I achieved this transformation through exhausting effort and consistency,” she said, adding that the widespread use of weight-loss injections has made people skeptical about natural weight loss.

Bhumi revealed that she is frequently asked whether she used Ozempic, and joked that some people even went as far as asking if she had a rib removed. She expressed disappointment that years of dedication are often reduced to assumptions about a single injection.

The actress also spoke candidly about the challenges she faced during her weight-loss journey, noting that a significant portion of it coincided with one of the most difficult periods of her life.

She recalled being hospitalized with dengue fever in November 2023 while preparing for a shoot, during which she lost nearly 12 kilograms and suffered severe hair loss.

“I spent Diwali in bed while everyone else was celebrating,” she said.

Bhumi emphasized that her transformation was the result of years spent in the gym, strict discipline, and mindful eating, stressing that it is unfair to dismiss sustained effort by attributing it solely to a drug trend gaining popularity in the industry.