Sonari Kulkarni, now in her 50s, opens up about the pressure to maintain a lean build in Bollywood and the pressure of many in the industry to maintain many unhealthy extremes to meet those expectations. While she prioritizes overall health and self-acceptance, Sonali emphasizes the hidden struggles behind glamour, from eating disorders to slimming drug use, highlighting the importance of listening to the body and cherishing true happiness over appearance.Accepting self-acceptance amidst the pressure of the industryDuring her conversation with HT Health Shot, Sonali reflected on her personal journey into self-acceptance. She shared that she had reached the stage where she embraced her personality, including her natural body size. For her, thinning is not worth damaging her health. Recognizing the general trends in the industry that often equate the beauty on screen with thinness, Sonali acknowledged the pressure to maintain a lean look. However, she also raised concerns about the widespread and unhealthy measures that some people rely on, such as bulimia and the use of weight loss medications, to meet these standards. Sonali is deeply concerned about how unhealthy weight management practices, both physically and mentally, are hurting people’s overall quality of life.The hidden sacrifice of showbiz pressureShe also expresses concern about the upset and impatience she observes in some actors. It’s how they treat personal staff and interact with their co-stars in a often hasty, emphasised way. She also notices how many people look totally different without makeup. She questioned the costs of these actions and choices, emphasizing that there is little justification for using them unless methods of weight loss are medically defined. She emphasizes that their families feel a real impact as many people forget their loved ones and start living only for the persona on screen.Find satisfaction and purposeThe actress further described herself as “a happy place.” She is satisfied with her busy projects, her active involvement in social causes, her strong focus on fitness, and her joy in spending time with her husband and daughter. Sonali philosophically reflects that it is essential to understand what she has. Otherwise, she will continue to pursue what she doesn’t.Listen to her body and prioritize fitnessSonari approaches her Health and fitness By listening to her body and adjusting her diet and exercise accordingly. Over the past five years, she has noticed a major change in her physique, and at age 50 she has made her more careful about her own health and the health of others. Inspired by parents over the age of 80 and still committed to staying healthy, she sees these changes as signs of moving into new stages of life. Fitness has become a valuable priority for her. She really wants to be “rich.”
