Mumbai: Amid speculation that she had taken a subtle dig at actor Ram Kapoor’s significant weight loss earlier this year, producer Ektaa Kapoor has clarified that her comments were not directed at anyone in particular, but were about “self-doubt and body shaming.”
Speaking at the India Today Conclave Mumbai 2025, Ektaa referred to a video she had shared on Instagram, where she discussed losing weight through an anti-inflammatory diet and medications like Ozempic.
“It was just a week before I launched the ‘Bade Achhe Lagte Hain’ promo, which featured a girl struggling with smaller clothes—again highlighting self-doubt, body shaming, and self-assurance. Somehow, this got taken completely out of context. I want to address weight issues on television and beyond, but I had no idea how Ram Kapoor or anyone else came into the picture. He’s not on TV, nor is he dealing with weight issues. I was completely unaware of how the narrative shifted,” Ektaa explained.
In her Instagram video, she had said, “What do I do? I’ve gained a lot of weight. Should I try an anti-inflammatory diet? Mounjaro? Ozempic? All of the above? Zip my mouth? Or just accept it because I look good the way I am?”
The remarks had sparked a lighthearted response from Ram Kapoor’s wife, Gautami Kapoor, who shared a humorous video in return. Gautami mimicked the scenario, saying, “Should I do an anti-inflammatory diet, Mounjaro, Ozempic, or all of the above? Or should I just zip my mouth? For me, the gym is enough, because small is beautiful!”
On Thursday, at the conclave hosted by the TV network, Ektaa Kapoor cleared the air, speaking candidly about her own weight-loss journey and sharing her intention to shed a few kilos in the future.
