Ram Kapoor shares how he lost ’55 kilograms in 18 months’: ‘I would feel breathless if I took 20 steps, struggled with diabetes and basic movement’

Ram Kapoor shared that while his career was thriving even when he was at his heaviest at 140 kg, he was struggling in many aspects of life.

By: Entertainment Desk

Bengaluru | December 30, 2024 12:39 PM IST

3 min read

Ram Kapoor spilled the beans on his impressive weight loss' secret. (Photo: Ram Kapoor/Instagram)

Ram Kapoor and his incredible weight loss journey of 55 kilograms in 18 months has been the talk of the town. The actor recently opened up about the being overweight and how when he was at his heaviest at 140 kg, he may have suited a few of his roles but was struggling with many aspects of life.

The actor said while he has been fortunate that audiences loved him even when he was overweight. At his heaviest, he was 140 kg while working on Neeyat and Jubilee. Though those roles suited his size, Ram knew he was unhealthy. “Walking just 20 steps left me breathless, and I struggled with diabetes, a foot injury, and basic movement. Turning 50 was a wake-up call,” shared Ram in his interview with ETimes.

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While this remarkable transformation of Ram Kapoor made many wonder whether he underwent a surgery and or took weight-loss drugs, the actor shared that he lost weight the old-fashioned way by changing his mindset, lifestyle, and habits without surgery or external aids.

The actor added that through determination, he brought his weight down to 85 kg, emphasizing that the transformation was deeply personal.

The actor accepted that he had lost 30 kilograms twice before too, but he gained them back. The actor called it a lifelong change and is looking at fitness holistically— diet, sleep, exercise, hydration, and fasting.

Ram Kapoor also discussed his success to mental health which is related to this huge weight loss. He said he was unhappy with who he’d become. Hitting rock bottom emotionally drove him to rebuild. He said he feels like a 25-year-old self again and can walk 12 hours without stopping.

Ram shared that how this weight loss was personal and not about his career, “Roles will evolve with my transformation. Next year, I’ll play a younger lead in a web series.”

Ram concluded by saying that while others focus on his physical transformation, his family knows it’s deeper. He added, “They’ve seen me fail repeatedly in the past, but this time, they witnessed a fundamental shift. I’ve redefined myself completely.”

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