Filmmaker Hansal Mehta breaks the stigma around using Mounjaro for weight loss

Filmmaker Hansal Mehta recently shared his weight loss journey on social media, crediting the medication Mounjaro for helping him shed 10 kilos. He posted before-and-after photos of his transformation and talked about breaking the stigma around using medical tools for health. Hansal emphasized that there’s no shame in taking charge of your well-being, as long as it's done responsibly and with proper guidance.
Hansal Mehta shares a dramatic weight loss transformation
The 'Citylights' director recently took to X (formerly Twitter) to share his impressive weight loss transformation. He posted four photos showcasing his progress and wrote about his journey, "Under medical guidance, I began Mounjaro to address rising blood sugar levels in the pre-diabetic range and to manage my steadily increasing weight."
Hansal Mehta reveals his weight loss secrets
The filmmaker shared that his weight loss journey included a disciplined lifestyle, such as high-protein meals, intermittent fasting, strength training, better sleep, and specific supplements. In just a few months, he lost nearly 10 kilos.

He also mentioned improvements in muscle mass, energy levels, and normalized blood sugar, adding that his old clothes no longer fit. Mehta also used the post to address the stigma surrounding medications like Mounjaro, stating, "There’s no shame in taking charge of your health with the tools available to you, especially when done responsibly and under supervision."
Calls his weight loss journey just the beginning
He encouraged others facing similar issues to consult their healthcare provider and expressed gratitude for his journey, calling it just the 'beginning.' He added that he's 'genuinely enjoying the ride' on this new path.
He calls for a fresh start in Hindi cinema
Hansal recently took to X to advocate for a change in Hindi cinema. He emphasized the need to move away from formulaic films and star-focused projects. The filmmaker highlighted rising talents like Vedang Raina, Adarsh Gourav, and Zahan Kapoor and stressed the importance of investing in bold stories and authentic performances to reshape the future of the industry.


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