Actor Tamannaah Bhatia has opened up about her recent body transformation, addressing both the personal struggles she faced in managing her weight and the social pressure surrounding beauty standards. In a candid interview with Harper’s Bazaar, the Baahubali star discussed her fitness journey, dismissed rumours of using Ozempic for weight loss, and shared why she refuses to compromise her natural curves to fit into Western ideals of beauty.
Tamannaah on managing body image and being camera-ready
Having worked in the entertainment industry since her teenage years, Tamannaah said she has grown up in front of the camera — and that has made her more comfortable with her body over time.
“Till my late 20s, I was a slender body type. That was always my body. This body in which I am right now is technically not new to me. I have grown up like this, and I have stayed like this,” she said.
The actress revealed that her biggest struggle began during the COVID-19 pandemic, when she found it hard to balance her love for food with maintaining her fitness.
“While doing all those healthy things, I still had to face the camera, and I began to feel that I don’t want to be conscious of feeling a certain size. I kept thinking, ‘Oh, is my tummy outside?’ Because at some point, my tummy was coming out, and I was thinking, ‘What is happening to my body?’”
Tamannaah, known for her energetic dance performances and glamorous screen presence, recently broke the internet with her special number in Aaryan Khan’s directorial The Ba**ds of Bollywood*, flaunting her toned physique in a bralette and track pants.
“My curves are not going anywhere”
Addressing critics and trolls who questioned her physical changes, Tamannaah shut down speculations about using Ozempic — a drug often associated with celebrity weight loss. Instead, she credited her transformation to discipline, self-acceptance, and consistency.
The actress emphasised that her body type reflects her heritage and should not be seen as something to “correct.”
“I went through the same in my early 30s and my curves are not going anywhere. My curves are not going anywhere because I am Sindhi. That hip and waist are not going anywhere because that is bone structure,” she explained.
Tamannaah also rejected the idea of chasing international beauty norms that glorify extreme thinness.
“I don’t think you will ever see me following global beauty standards because it’s aspirational to be Indian. People love our curves, and I think it’s time we should embrace that.”
On battling inflammation and body changes
Beyond the weight fluctuations, the Lust Stories 2 star spoke about her experience with inflammation and how women’s bodies naturally go through cycles of change. She urged women to be kinder to themselves and accept the natural evolution of their bodies.
“Every woman going through a cycle has to accept the changes in their body. I belong to a Sindhi household and my curves won’t disappear. That hip and waist is not going anywhere because that is bone structure,” Tamannaah reiterated.
Her remarks struck a chord with fans who praised her for promoting a body-positive message and standing up to unrealistic standards in the entertainment industry.
A symbol of self-confidence and authenticity
Through her career — from Happy Days and Baahubali to Jailer and Aakhri Sach — Tamannaah has constantly reinvented herself, both as an actor and a performer. Yet, her recent statements show a deeper shift toward authenticity and empowerment, where health and self-worth take precedence over public scrutiny.
By speaking openly about her body image journey, Tamannaah joins a growing list of Indian celebrities advocating for body positivity and the acceptance of diverse beauty forms.