Exclusive - Bigg Boss 18's Shilpa Shirodkar opens up about her weight loss; reveals losing 13 kgs and getting very little food inside

Bigg Boss 18 contestant Shilpa Shirodkar is making headlines for her remarkable weight loss transformation. The actress recently posted photos on social media, leaving fans stunned by her drastic change. In an exclusive interview with Times of India TV, Shilpa opened up about her fitness journey, revealing that she shed 13 kgs after her stint on the show. She credited Avinash Mishra for unintentionally kickstarting her weight loss, as he provided limited food to housemates while managing the ration. Shilpa also shared her sister Namrata and her family's reactions to her transformation. Determined to maintain a healthier lifestyle, she expressed her commitment to sticking to good habits and continuing her fitness journey. (Photo: Instagram)

It feels great! For the first time in my life, I hear people saying things like, "My God, you’ve become so slim!" But more than anything else, I love the feeling—I feel so energetic all the time. (Photo: Instagram)

I receive so many compliments! One of the most common is that I’m reverse-aging, and people keep telling me I look amazing. (Photo: Instagram)

They are obviously very happy that I’ve lost so much weight, but even happier that I don’t look unwell because of it. When I first met Namrata after coming out of the house and a gap of three-four months, she was surprised to see the new avatar. Her first reaction was “oh god you have really lost weight.” My family is very happy and proud of me. (Photo: Instagram)

I lost 11 kgs when I came out of the Bigg Boss 18 house and another 2 kgs since then. So around 13-14 kgs. (Photo: Instagram)

I credit Avinash because when he was in jail, we all received very little food, and all of us lost weight. I feel that was the starting point for me. Avinash will always have my thanks. (Photo: Instagram)

I am now on a proper diet. I have to maintain this weight loss, and in fact, I want to lose even more weight because, on screen, you always appear bigger. I’m trying to control my portions and stick to just one or two meals a day. (Photo: Instagram)

For me, missing out on Chaiyya Chaiyya never mattered much at that time. What truly mattered was my dream of working with Mani sir, who made Dil Se. As an actor, it was a dream opportunity, and I felt I lost it, unfortunately, because of my weight. It’s not like I didn’t try to lose weight—I did—but maybe 15 days just weren’t enough. Today, things have changed, and there is work for everyone. But to be honest, you still need to be presentable. (Photo: Instagram)

Recently, I met my sister and was telling her how people at the airport stopped me and said, ‘Ma’am, aap itni patli ho.’ This was the first time I had ever heard such comments about myself. People are noticing the change and talking about it, which makes me so happy. If I want to work with the best, I need to look my best, and I’m making a conscious effort to maintain this. (Photo: Instagram)