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Earlier this year, filmmaker Ekta Kapoor made headlines after appearing to take a dig at Ram Kapoor’s weight-loss transformation in a social media video. She has now clarified, however, that her remarks were not aimed at the actor. In a recent conversation with India Today, Ekta denied criticising Ram and explained that she was actually referring to her upcoming show Bade Achhe Lagte Hain.
When asked about her Instagram video, Ekta denied taking a dig at Ram’s weight loss and added, “I am going to take a moment to tell everyone that this was exactly one week before I launched the Bade Achhe Lagte Hain promo, where the promo itself had a line that the girl is trying on an outfit and she’s a large size and wants to fit into a medium. Again, dealing with body-shaming, self-doubt and self-assurance. This was taken in a completely different direction. The very next video I put up immediately after that was about how we, as women, should start accepting ourselves.”
She added, “I have no idea how Ram Kapoor, who is neither a woman, nor on television currently, and not battling any weight issues, came into the picture. I was like, really? It’s like I am talking about my hair and somebody somewhere else says, ‘Oh, you called me bald.’ Why would I do that?”
Ekta Kapoor also said she has no objection to people using weight-loss drugs like Ozempic and might even consider trying them herself, as she currently feels “stuck”. The producer added that she is contemplating it partly due to joint pain caused by inflammation.
For the unversed, earlier this year, Ram Kapoor stunned fans with his drastic weight loss transformation. But, many people felt that he was on Ozempic. However, the actor later slammed the speculations and shared that he had worked hard on his fitness. Meanwhile, Ekta Kapoor seemingly took a dig at him in an Instagram video.
In the clip, she said, “What do I do? I’ve gained a lot of weight. Should I do an anti-inflammatory diet? Mounjaro? Ozempic? All of the above? Zip my mouth? Ya chhod dun? Hum bade hi acche lagte hain! (Or shall I leave it? Because I look good just the way I am)!” Her caption read, “Ozempic ho jaye.”
On the work front, Ekta Kapoor is currently enjoying the success of Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi 2. She also has Vvan: Force Of The Forest in the pipeline.
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