Chennai, August 29, 2026 (Yes Punjab News)
Malayalam actress Nimisha Sajayan has opened up about the demanding physical transformation she underwent for her lead role in director Ambiecka Pandit’s ‘Babita Singh Reporting’, revealing that she gained nearly 14 kg for the character before embarking on a challenging weight-loss journey.
Sharing her experience on Instagram, Nimisha said she went from 58 kg to 72 kg to portray the character.
“Gained almost 14 kgs for this character (58 kgs to 72 kgs). And honestly, the weight loss journey that followed was a whole different story,” she wrote.
The actress said the first 10 days of her weight-loss process were particularly difficult, with lack of proper sleep, mood swings, exhaustion and frustration making the experience challenging.
“There were days I would literally sit in front of my trainer and cry saying, ‘I can’t do this anymore,’” she recalled.
Nimisha credited her trainer Ali Shifas with helping her remain committed during the difficult phase. She described him as her “rock” throughout the process, saying he pushed and encouraged her when she felt like giving up while repeatedly reminding her to trust the process.
She also appreciated him for never judging her on difficult days or making her feel guilty about struggling.
“Somehow, you always found a way to make me show up the next day and try again,” Nimisha wrote.
Looking back, the actress said she realised that the transformation was about more than simply losing weight. According to her, the experience taught her the importance of patience, trusting the process and having the right person for support.
“To my best trainer, my biggest cheerleader, my constant support system, THANK YOU Shifukka for believing in me even on the days I stopped believing in myself. Couldn’t have done this without you,” she wrote.
About ‘Babita Singh Reporting’
‘Babita Singh Reporting’ is set in a small Indian town and follows Babita Singh, a suspended police officer affectionately known as Baby. She begins investigating the murder of her childhood friend, but the search for answers eventually takes her on an unexpected journey of self-discovery.
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