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This is an archive article published on February 17, 2025
Tina Ahuja says dad Govinda asked her to lose weight as ‘mote unhealthy ache nahi lagte’, remembers going on crash diets: ‘Won’t advise it to anyone’
Govinda's daughter Tina Ahuja opened up about her father asking her to lose weight as a teenager. She also revealed she has been on crash diets in the past but won't recommend them to anyone.
Tina Ahuja on father Govinda asking her to lose weight during her teens. (Photo: Instagram/TinaAhuja)
Actor Tina Ahuja has always been open about her relationship with father, actor Govinda, and how he would comment about her appearance and guide her regarding weight management. In an interview earlier, she had revealed that her father was very particular about her weight during her teens, because her ‘stomach was growing’. Now, in a candid conversation with Kamiya Jani on Curly Tales, Tina elaborated on her weight loss diets, and how an invite from actor Shilpa Shetty for a screening was an eye opener.
When asked if she follows any diet routine, Tina shared, “I have done every type of dieting. I always had a nutritionist since my teens. I remember going from this aalo ka parantha diet to only having 600-700 calories in a day, which I don’t recommend to anyone. I only used to have black coffee, wear dhoti pants, it was a boho phase of my life with those red lips. But now, I have come to a point where I want to eat very good food – I eat berries, have smoothies, workout, green juices, nuts, and I sleep very well now.”
When asked if dad Govinda still asks her to focus on weight loss, Tina replied, “Not now, but this has been going on since my teens. He was always like, ‘Tum fit raha karo, ache lagne chahiye, mote unhealthy acha nahi lagta’. I never had any problem or anything. After my accident in Jaipur, I gained weight. I couldn’t workout for a year after that. I used to think I was fit,” she replied.
The actor also revealed that Shilpa Shetty invited her to a film screening, when she realised about her drastic weight gain. “The biggest eye opener was thanks to Shilpa Shetty ji, she invited me for a screening. I had just come from London after a holiday and I walked in thinking I am a fairy. Then, I saw a tag on Instagram and I felt, ‘Oh, I have become so fat’,” she said.
Tina further added, “I went from UK4 to UK12 and I didn’t even realise it. I was not even working out and eating a lot. I can now write a book on how to lose weight, taking one day at a time. I know all the healthy tricks and tips now.”
When asked if her mother Sunita Ahuja restricts her from eating anything or encourages her to diet, she said, “My mom actually makes me eat, she tells me I look good fat.” After which Sunita continued, “Mere according, mann nahi maarna, don’t overeat, but eat everything. It’s better you workout and walk daily. I go for a brisk walk in the morning for one hour everyday.”
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