Ravi Kishan reveals how he lost 18kg without weight-loss drugs: ‘When you are in your 50s, it’s not easy, I was 90 kg’

Actor-politician Ravi Kishan has credited his dietary changes and regular exercise for helping him shed a significant 18 kg of weight. The 57-year-old star is proving that traditional methods still hold strong even in the age of quick fixes. Here’s what he shared about his weight loss journey.

Ravi Kishan on his weight loss journey

According to the Hindustan Times report, talking about his transformation, Ravi Kishan revealed, “I was 90kg and dropped to 72kg. Prepare kar raha hoon apni body ko, ripped kar de raha hoon, and shrink kar raha hoon (I’m preparing my body, getting ripped, and slimming down).” He shared that his political responsibilities and frequent visits to his Gorakhpur constituency had led to some weight gain, but he has since returned to a fruit-heavy diet to regain a leaner physique. “I lost 18kg by changing how I eat,” he said.

Ravi Kishan shares screen roles prompted the transformation

The actor revealed that his varying on-screen appearances pushed him to get in shape. He explained, “‘Laapataa Ladies’ (2024) required me to look heavy; in ‘Mirzapur: The Movie’ I will look lean, while in ‘Naagzilla’ I have a super-fit body. When you are in your 50s, it’s not easy, but food changes can help, as 70-80% is what you eat and the rest is exercise.”

Ravi Kishan on his flexible but not restrictive diet

Ravi Kishan clarified that his eating pattern isn’t strictly limited to fruits alone. He shared, “It’s Mahadev’s blessing that he gives me the strength to be on a one-meal diet, intermittent fasting or exclusively on fruits,” adding, “But I keep tweaking it to manage my political duties. These days, Parliament is in session, so I take soaked dry fruits and salad. As needed, I add protein, carbs and ghee too.” His preferred foods include avocado, kiwi, apples, bananas, oranges and fresh juices.

Ravi Kishan reveals exercise remains key

Emphasising the role of fitness alongside diet, Ravi Kishan said, “Your pant waistline is the biggest monitor, and it never lies. But along with diet, you need to exercise regularly for muscle health.”On the work front, the actor will next be seen in ‘Khosla Ka Ghosla 2’ and will soon begin shooting for the OTT series ‘Maamla Legal Hai’ Season 3.