While several Bollywood celebrities, including Karan Johar and Kapil Sharma, have been linked to the use of the weight-loss drug Ozempic, rising actress Bhumi Pednekar has firmly denied taking any such medication, saying she prefers to follow her own path.
Speaking on Soha Ali Khan’s podcast, Bhumi addressed speculation surrounding her transformation and said she lost more than 40 kilograms without using any shortcuts.
She explained that her weight loss was the result of exhausting hard work, regular exercise, and a balanced diet, which she followed with discipline over several years.
Bhumi said the use of weight-loss drugs has become so widespread that people now find it hard to believe in natural weight loss. She added humorously that many women ask her if she used Ozempic, while some even questioned whether she had a rib removed.
Recalling the most difficult phase of her journey, Bhumi said a major part of her weight loss occurred during one of the toughest periods of her life. In November 2023, while preparing for a shoot, she contracted dengue and was hospitalized, losing around 12 kilograms.
She said she also lost nearly half of her hair and spent Diwali confined to bed while others celebrated.
Bhumi said it hurts when years of dedication, gym workouts, and disciplined eating are reduced to assumptions about a single injection, despite the sustained effort she has put in over time.
