Actress Nimisha Sajayan has opened up about the difficult journey behind her recent 14-kg weight loss. The actress had gained weight specifically for her role in the Hindi investigative crime drama Babita Singh Reporting, going from 58 kg to 72 kg for the character. After completing the role, she has now shed the extra weight and shared pictures documenting both phases of her transformation on social media.
While the physical change may appear effortless, Nimisha revealed that the process was far from easy. She described the first 10 days as the toughest, recalling sleepless nights, mood swings, exhaustion and moments when she felt she could not continue. There were even days when she sat in front of her trainer, Shifas Ali, and cried that she could not do it anymore.
Nimisha credited Shifas for being her biggest source of support throughout the process. She called him her “rock”, saying he pushed her when necessary, encouraged her when she wanted to quit and reminded her to trust the process without making her feel guilty when she struggled. His ability to motivate her to begin again after difficult days, she said, played a crucial role in helping her stay committed.
As Gold 101.3FM, UAE’s No. 1 radio station, continues to spotlight stories from the world of entertainment, Nimisha’s candid account offers a glimpse beyond the visible transformation. For the actress, the experience was not simply about losing weight but also about learning patience, trusting the process and understanding the importance of having the right support system.
Nimisha thanked Shifas for believing in her even on the days she stopped believing in herself, describing him as her trainer, cheerleader and support system. The weight gain itself was undertaken for Babita Singh Reporting, directed by Ambika Pandit, an investigative crime drama that is currently streaming on Amazon Prime.
