Actor Shreya Chaudhry, best known for her glamorous appearances in Bandish Bandits, recently surprised fans by sharing a throwback picture from her teenage years, revealing an untold chapter of her life. The actor opened up about being overweight as a teenager and how actor Hrithik Roshan inspired her to embark on a fitness journey that transformed her life.
Reflecting on her journey, Shreya shared, “It’s been almost a decade-long process. At 16, I weighed my highest—around 86 kilograms—when this picture was taken. Since then, I’ve lost about 25 kilos.”
The revelation took an exciting turn when Hrithik Roshan responded to Shreya’s story. “You are a champion. Look at you! Thanks for inspiring me in return,” the superstar wrote. Overwhelmed, Shreya expressed her gratitude, saying, “It means the world to me. He’s much more than just an actor to me. Hrithik’s relentless hard work showed me that the impossible can become possible if you stay committed.”
Shreya recalled her first meeting with Hrithik at the age of four, facilitated by a mutual acquaintance aware of her admiration for him. “This feels like a thank-you letter to him. His reply shows his humility. My pride lies in having chosen the right role model. He’s inspired me all over again,” she added.
Opening up about her fitness journey, Shreya revealed that it was a challenging yet empowering path. “I was just entering college when I was at my heaviest. I never spoke about it before because I felt vulnerable, unsure of how people would react. But sharing it now feels empowering,” she said.
Although Shreya was mocked for her weight, being called names like “moti” and “Shrek,” she insists she was never underconfident about her looks. “At 17 or 18, those comments hurt more than I realized. But I’ll always carry that girl inside me. External validation doesn’t affect me anymore,” she stated.
Her journey began after a doctor’s warning about her weight impacting her health. Around the same time, Shreya came across an article about Hrithik Roshan’s fitness journey, which fueled her determination. She turned to boxing as her outlet. “Boxing became my passion and self-love. Those two hours in class are just for me,” she concluded.
Shreya’s story is a testament to resilience, proving that inspiration and hard work can lead to transformative results.