Kusha Kapila’s dramatic weight loss has fuelled months of online buzz, with fans speculating she may have used trendy weight-loss injections like Ozempic. Now, shutting down the rumours, the actress has finally addressed the chatter and shared the truth behind her transformation.The Emotional and Physical Struggles Behind the TransformationIn a candid video on her YouTube channel, Kusha Kapila revealed the emotional and physical struggles behind her transformation. She shared how she once starved herself seeking validation, only to later be diagnosed with abdominal tuberculosis—an ordeal that deeply impacted both her health and outlook.Early Body Image Battles and the First Gym ExperienceKusha Kapila opened up about feeling detached from her own transformation, saying the constant flood of reels and headlines made her feel like she was watching someone else. She described it as an ongoing out-of-body experience, where others seemed to talk about her appearance more than she ever did herself.Kusha Kapila shared that her struggles with body image began early—she started gaining weight at age 10 and was made painfully aware of it through harsh comments and name-calling like “motu.” She first experienced weight loss around 12 or 13, but even then, people constantly monitored and judged her eating habits.During her 10th-grade board exams, Kusha Kapila gained significant weight—a shift that prompted her mother to take quick action. Once the exams were over, her mother enrolled her in a local gym that, as Kusha described, resembled an akhada (traditional wrestling arena), firmly telling her it was time to lose weight.In 10th grade, during her board exams, Kusha Kapila put on noticeable weight—a change that didn’t go unnoticed. Once the exams were behind her, her mother swiftly enrolled her in a gym that felt more like an akhada (wrestling arena) than a fitness center, insisting that she needed to shed the extra kilos.That marked Kusha’s first real introduction to the gym. She began running on the treadmill, doing floor exercises, and strength training—new experiences that quickly became part of her routine. During this phase, she ended up losing around 20 to 22 kilos.The Turning Point: Self-Care and Fighting BackBy the time Kusha was 15 or 16, she was beginning to feel more confident about her appearance—but underneath, her body image issues were deeply rooted. She admitted that back then, she didn’t grasp how lasting and complex those struggles would be. Like many teens, she got swept up in the validation that came with physical transformation, believing that the attention from before-and-after makeovers was the ultimate reward.Eventually, the Sukhee actress reached a turning point where she thought, “Let it be, I don’t care.” Rather than obsess over her appearance, she leaned into her wit and personality. Kusha began developing a sense of humor that resonated with everyone around her. She realised people were drawn to her for her jokes, impressions, and quirky charm—not for how she looked. That shift in perspective made her feel like her body wasn’t something she needed to constantly fix.Kusha revealed that by age 22, she had gained an additional 10 kg and was in an unhealthy state both physically and mentally. She felt lost and uncertain about her life’s direction, struggling with a lack of clarity about what she truly wanted.One day, a friend sent Kusha a late-night photo, gently urging her to focus on herself out of genuine concern. Though Kusha had started going to the gym, she was eating only 800-900 calories daily, mainly simple meals. This extreme calorie cut led to rapid weight loss without muscle gain. While others praised her transformation, Kusha was actually starving and uncertain if she was losing weight for health or validation.Kusha revealed that her poor eating habits led to a persistent evening fever lasting 12 days. Despite several tests, doctors struggled to find the cause until one suggested tuberculosis (TB). She learned that her severely weakened immunity from low calorie intake made her vulnerable, and she was ultimately diagnosed with abdominal TB—a condition more common in women over 25-26 with compromised immune systems.At 33, Kusha shared that, for the first time, she wanted to lose weight for herself. She realized she was now responsible for her own life and well-being, understanding that she needed to prioritize self-care because no one else would do it for her.
