Archive · 31 Aug 2026
Nimisha Sajayan Describes Tough Weight-Loss Journey for Film Role
Nimisha Sajayan changed her body for a movie role.
She gained almost 14 kilograms to play a police officer named Babita Singh.
Later, she worked hard to lose the extra weight.
She said the first 10 days were especially difficult.
She had trouble sleeping and felt tired, frustrated and upset.
Sometimes, she cried and wanted to stop.
Her trainer, Ali Shifas, encouraged her and helped her try again.
The movie follows Babita as she investigates the murder of her childhood friend.
Nimisha Sajayan gained almost 14 kilograms, going from 58 to 72 kilograms, to play Babita Singh.
She said the first 10 days of losing weight involved poor sleep, mood swings, exhaustion and frustration.
Sajayan recalled crying before her trainer, Ali Shifas, and saying she could not continue.
She credited Shifas with encouraging her, avoiding judgment and helping her trust the process.
Babita Singh Reporting follows a suspended police officer investigating her childhood friend Bansi’s murder and is streaming on Amazon Prime Video.
- Who
- Actor Nimisha Sajayan and her trainer Ali Shifas; the film also features Barun Sobti and Rajesh Kumar.
- What
- Sajayan described gaining almost 14 kilograms for Babita Singh Reporting and the difficult weight-loss journey that followed.
- When
- She shared her account and before-and-after collage on Instagram on a Saturday; no exact date is provided.
- Where
- She posted on Instagram; the film’s story includes Madhya Pradesh and Rewa.
- Why
- She gained weight to play Assistant Sub-Inspector Babita Singh and later worked to lose the additional weight.
- Actor
- Nimisha Sajayan
- Film
- Babita Singh Reporting
- Weight change
- From 58 kilograms to 72 kilograms
- Trainer
- Ali Shifas
- Role
- Assistant Sub-Inspector Babita Singh, described as a meek or underconfident desk officer
- Story
- Babita investigates the murder of her childhood friend Bansi after being suspended from police duty
- Streaming platform
- Amazon Prime Video
- Director
- Ambiecka Pandit
Sources
'There Were Days I Cried': Nimisha Sajayan On Losing Weight After Gaining 14 Kg For Babita Singh Reporting
'There Were Days I Cried': Actress Nimisha Sajayan Reveals Her Tough Weight-Loss Journey After Gaining 14 Kg For Babita Singh Reporting
Nimisha Sajayan shares weight gain journey for her role in ‘Babita Singh Reporting’ - Telegraph India
