With many Bollywood celebrities appearing to have rapidly lost weight, the conversation around weight-loss drugs is increasing. Recently, comedian-influencer Aishwarya Mohanraj posted a video where she opened up about using Mounjaro, a weight-loss drug. While many on the internet supported Aishwarya for her honest confession, she also faced some backlash.
Actor Soha Ali Khan, however, has applauded Aishwarya for coming out and sharing her experience with Mounjaro.
Taking to her Instagram handle on Wednesday, Soha said, “So finally someone said it. They lost a ton of weight not just by eating right or working out, but by taking Mounjaro. And I think it takes great courage to speak the truth.”
The actor emphasised on a part of the comedian’s speech, where she requested people to always take the doctor’s advice and not trust an influencer’s word while considering weight loss drugs. She added, “Ozempic and Mounjaro aren’t weight loss trends. They are serious medical treatments, and they are only meant for certain people.”
Soha said that weight loss can be challenging, and sometimes it cannot be done on the basis of willpower alone. “Injections can help, but they are serious, and they have side effects. They need tests and medical supervision. So instead of asking who is taking it, we should ask ourselves, who really needs it?” she highlighted.
Earlier this week, Aishwarya spoke about her weight-loss struggle despite following strict diets and exercise. She also opened up about her mental health struggles during this time. “My most insane and biggest insecurity was my double chin. I stopped making videos. I stopped coming online because I couldn’t see myself. I took this drug every week for 6 months. In these 6 months, my weight reduced from 74 kilograms to 52 kilograms. It’s rapid. It’s mad. It’s crazy and insane (sic),” she said.
Last year, director Hansal Mehta had also opened up about taking Mounjaro. Taking to X he had written, “Under medical guidance, I began Mounjaro to address rising blood sugar levels in the pre-diabetic range and to manage my steadily increasing weight. Paired with a committed lifestyle shift — high-protein meals, minimal sugar and alcohol, regular strength training, proper hydration, 14-18 hour intermittent fasting, NMN + Resveratrol supplements, and better sleep — I’ve seen tangible results.”
He had added, “In just a few months, I’m down nearly 10 kilos. My muscle mass has significantly improved, my energy levels are higher, and my blood sugar readings are now well within the normal range. Insulin resistance has dropped, and yes, the old clothes are falling off!”