How did Boney Kapoor lose a whopping 26 kilos? Hint: He skipped the gym entirely

The 68-year-old producer didn’t rely on intense workouts or hit the gym to shed the kilos

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Manjusha Radhakrishnan, Entertainment Editor
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Boney Kapoor in 2019 and 2025
Boney Kapoor in 2019 and 2025
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Dubai: Veteran Bollywood producer Boney Kapoor is no stranger to headlines—but this time, it’s not about a film project or a red-carpet appearance. It’s his dramatic weight loss that has everyone talking.

The 68-year-old film producer, best known for backing blockbusters like Mr. India, Wanted, and Mom, has quietly undergone a transformation and shed 26 kilos. Recent images of a visibly leaner Kapoor have gone viral across social media platforms, with users flooding the comments sections to call him everything from “handsome” to “ageing like fine wine.”

What’s got everyone even more intrigued is how he did it. Because no—Boney Kapoor didn’t hire a celebrity trainer, start an intense workout regimen, or sign up for a wellness retreat in the hills. In fact, he didn’t even step inside a gym.

So how did he lose 26 kilos?

The answer, it turns out, is refreshingly simple: food and discipline. According to reports, Kapoor followed a clean, fuss-free diet that focused on consistent habits rather than calorie-counting or extreme restrictions. His mornings begin with fruit juice and jowar (sorghum) roti, and he reportedly skips heavy dinners altogether—opting instead for a light soup at night. No fancy supplements. No protein shakes. Just good old-fashioned routine.

What makes his transformation so compelling and appealing to his fan base is that it feels accessible.

Naturally, fans and followers are inspired. Many have taken to social media to say they’re motivated by Kapoor’s transformation, with some even pointing out that his journey proves you don’t need a gym membership or a trainer barking orders to get results. What you do need? Patience, a plate full of whole foods, and a refusal to give up after week one.

Ultimately, Boney Kapoor’s weight loss story is about more than just numbers on a scale. It’s about the power of consistency, the strength in small decisions, and the fact that age is no excuse to not feel your best.

So, while some stars are flexing their abs in the gym or jetting off to wellness retreats in Europe, Kapoor’s keeping it old-school—and winning. No filters, no fitness apps. Just a lighter plate, a lighter body, and a life lived on his own terms.

Manjusha Radhakrishnan
Manjusha RadhakrishnanEntertainment Editor
Manjusha Radhakrishnan has been slaying entertainment news and celebrity interviews in Dubai for 18 years—and she’s just getting started. As Entertainment Editor, she covers Bollywood movie reviews, Hollywood scoops, Pakistani dramas, and world cinema. Red carpets? She’s walked them all—Europe, North America, Macau—covering IIFA (Bollywood Oscars) and Zee Cine Awards like a pro. She’s been on CNN with Becky Anderson dropping Bollywood truth bombs like Salman Khan Black Buck hunting conviction and hosted panels with directors like Bollywood’s Kabir Khan and Indian cricketer Harbhajan Singh. She has also covered film festivals around the globe. Oh, and did we mention she landed the cover of Xpedition Magazine as one of the UAE’s 50 most influential icons? She was also the resident Bollywood guru on Dubai TV’s Insider Arabia and Saudi TV, where she dishes out the latest scoop and celebrity news. Her interview roster reads like a dream guest list—Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Shah Rukh Khan, Robbie Williams, Sean Penn, Deepika Padukone, Alia Bhatt, Joaquin Phoenix, and Morgan Freeman. From breaking celeb news to making stars spill secrets, Manjusha doesn’t just cover entertainment—she owns it while looking like a star herself.

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