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Tina Ahuja opens up about her weight loss journey and the advice she received from her father, Govinda, during her teenage years. She recalls how he always encouraged her to stay fit, saying, “Mote unhealthy ache nahi lagte” (Being overweight and unhealthy doesn’t look good).
Tina Ahuja recalls how her father, Govinda, advised her to stay fit, saying, “Mote unhealthy ache nahi lagte”.
Actor Tina Ahuja has always been candid about her relationship with her father, Govinda, and how he used to guide her on appearance and weight management during her teenage years. In a past interview, she revealed that her father was very particular about her fitness because her “stomach was growing.” Now, in a heart-to-heart conversation with Kamiya Jani on Curly Tales, Tina shared insights into her weight loss journey, her experiences with extreme dieting, and how an unexpected invite from Shilpa Shetty became a turning point.
When asked about her diet routine, Tina admitted, “I have tried every kind of diet. I have had a nutritionist since my teens. I remember doing everything—from an ‘aalo ka parantha’ diet to surviving on just 600-700 calories a day, which I wouldn’t recommend to anyone. I only had black coffee, wore dhoti pants, and went through a boho phase with red lips. But now, I have reached a point where I focus on eating well—berries, smoothies, green juices, nuts, and a proper sleep schedule.”
Addressing whether her father still advises her on weight loss, Tina shared, “Not anymore, but this has been a constant since my teens. He would always say, ‘Tum fit raha karo, ache lagne chahiye, mote unhealthy acha nahi lagta.’ I never had any issues with it. But after my accident in Jaipur, I gained weight because I couldn’t work out for a year. At the time, I thought I was fit.”
She then recalled the moment that made her realize her weight gain—an invite from Shilpa Shetty for a movie screening. “The biggest eye-opener for me was thanks to Shilpa Shetty ji. She invited me for a screening, and I had just returned from London after a holiday, thinking I looked like a fairy. Then I saw a tagged photo of myself on Instagram and thought, ‘Oh, I have gained so much weight.’”
Tina further revealed, “I went from UK size 4 to UK size 12 without even realizing it. I wasn’t working out and was eating a lot. Now, I feel like I could write a book on how to lose weight—taking it one day at a time. I know all the healthy tricks and tips.”
When asked if her mother, Sunita Ahuja, encourages her to diet or restricts her from eating certain foods, Tina said, “My mom actually makes me eat! She tells me I look good fat.” Sunita added, “Mere according, mann nahi maarna. Don’t overeat, but eat everything. It’s better to work out and stay active. I go for a brisk walk every morning for an hour.”
