Sameera Reddy¡¯s 105 kg transformation journey and how she turned postpartum struggles into strength
In a candid moment on 'The Debina Bonnerjee Show,' Sameera shared the emotional toll of her pregnancy weight gain, which peaked at 105 kilograms. She confessed that she spent a year cocooned in her home after giving birth, struggling with the reality of postpartum depression¡ªa condition she wasn¡¯t even aware of until her second pregnancy.
Sameera Reddy, known for her radiant presence in Pankaj Udhas¡¯s music video Ahista and films like Musafir and Kalpurush, was once the darling of the silver screen. However, her real journey to self-discovery began off-camera, as she navigated the unexpected challenges of motherhood and weight gain.
In a candid moment on The Debina Bonnerjee Show, Sameera shared the emotional toll of her pregnancy weight gain, which peaked at 105 kilograms. She confessed that she spent a year cocooned in her home after giving birth, struggling with the reality of postpartum depression¡ªa condition she wasn¡¯t even aware of until her second pregnancy.
Sameera reflected on how her gynaecologist had brushed off her symptoms, leaving her to confront her mental health struggles on her own. ¡°No one talks about this stuff before a wedding,¡± she remarked, noting the stigma and discomfort surrounding difficult conversations about mental health in marriage prep.
Sameera tied the knot with entrepreneur Akshai Varde in 2014, and the couple welcomed their son Hans in 2015 and daughter Nyra in 2019. During this difficult time, Akshai stepped up as a hands-on father, managing everything from diaper changes to feedings. Sameera, meanwhile, grappled with the emotional weight of her struggle. In an interview with Humans of Bombay, she highlighted Akshai¡¯s unwavering support during her darkest moments, proving their bond grew even stronger.
Her last film appearance was in Varadanayaka (2013), a project that received mixed reviews. Reflecting on her decision to step back from the limelight, Sameera admitted that she felt abandoned by the industry. ¡°Everyone vanished,¡± she said, understanding it was part of the film business. But as she looks back, she recognizes that she wasn¡¯t ready to be asked the real question¡ªwhy she left in the first place.
Although she is away from Bollywood for many years now, being the entertainer that she is, she still entertains and creates content for her fans on social media. Along with her kids, she also creates funny and relatable content with her mother-in-law, which is something that her audience looks forward to. Along with this she keeps sharing both her physical and mental transformation journey over social media.
Today, Sameera Reddy is no longer hiding but owning her truth. Her story stands as a testament to resilience and self-love.
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