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| Picture Perfect: Sonali Kulkarni |
“Our romantic life is lot more happening now”- Sonali
Kulkarni
The national award winning actress has proved her talent
time and again in Bollywood as well as in regional films. Whether it’s
commercial films like Singham or Dil Chahta Hain,Aga Bai Arechyaa 2 or
critically acclaimed films like Dr Prakash Baba Amte: The Real Hero,The Good
Road,Deool, Gabhricha Paus,Devrai,Mukta and Cheluvi ,Sonali Kulkarni has made
her mark in films from various genres.
Post her marriage to Nachiket Pantvaidya and the birth of
her daughter Kaveri, Sonali was in a happy space but there was only one thing
which spoiled her picture perfect life and career… Even though her acting
skills and the roles she portrayed brought her accolades and awards, Sonali’s weight
played a spoilsport. Sonali says, “I have always received loads of love from
the audience. But I had to listen to nasty comments such as you are a fantastic
actor but... Sometime later I understood the hidden meaning behind the
meaningful pause. I had weight issues and I had my own reasons for it. Once I
had taken steroids unknowingly, then I had put on weight after marriage as I
was in a very happy space and my weight increased more after my daughter was
born.”
While Sonali had her reasons behind her weight gain but
the callous attitude of people and their insensitive remarks used to hurt the
sensitive actress. “People can be very insensitive sometimes and they used to
make mean and nasty comments about my weight. Once when I attended a wedding,
one man just commented loudly about how I have become very fat when in reality
my daughter was just born. I was so busy looking after my daughter that I
hadn’t got time to take care of myself. “She rues.
That’s was the time Sonali decided to do something about
her weight. “I was immensely satisfied after doing a film based on the life of
Prakash Amte and I was wondering what to do next. That’s when I got the offer
to do a Marathi film with Kedar Shinde. I took the initiative of getting into
shape and doing a total makeover. I was at such a stage that my career was
going great guns, I was earning well and I was happily married with a cute kid.
It took me over a year to lose 13 kg. Dr. Sarita Davare is my lifestyle coach
and I started my weight loss program under her guidance.” she informs.
She adds“Along with guiding me about my diet, Dr. Davare also
taught me how one should appease one’s taste buds even while dieting. She had
given me schedule for exercise which comprises of walks, cycling, weight
training, cardio et al.”
Sonali followed a diet which was a perfect balance of
carbohydrates and proteins. “I make it a point to take four basic meals during
the day. Early morning, I have my green
tea and fruits. I have early dinner with my daughter that is at 7.30 pm.”She
informs.
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| Getting into shape |
Along with getting into shape, Sonali totally changed her
wardrobe and hired renowned fashion stylist Prachi Khadye for selecting her
wardrobe. “I was on lookout for the perfect stylist. I was always apologetic
about my looks. Due to my weight issues, I had become very critical of my
looks. I had an apt fashion sense when I was in college. Now that I have the
money and confidence about my own capabilities, I decided to pick up detailed
knowledge about fashion and style. I asked Prachi whether she would like to
work for me. We both worked together and did loads of research. I told her I
don’t want any drastic changes in my look. I always had this simple, girl next
door image and I wanted to retain it. Both of us did lot of shopping together
for my clothes and accessories.”
Sonali confessed that her wardrobe was overloaded with
too many unnecessary clothes which had gone out of fashion. “I used to carry
the burden of storing clothes just for the sake of memory or because I had got
them as a gift. For instance I couldn’t throw a sari which I had worn when I
got national award or a dress which I had got as a present or may be the attire
was just too expensive. It was Prachi who helped me in getting rid of all the
clutter in my wardrobe. Now my wardrobe comprises of clothes which are a
perfect blend of brand and style. They fit me perfectly and compliment my new
look as well as toned figure.”
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| Style diva |
The result of the efforts taken by Sonali and Prachi is just amazing. Sonali not only looks slim,glamorous
and stylish but she is looking fitter
and younger.
Ask her about her husband’s reaction about her new dazzling
looks? “He is super happy. He has been a fitness freak. He has always loved me
but he is happy to see me happier and fitter. Though I have always been super
active but my agility and endurance has been increased. He is finding me a
hotter and it goes without saying that our romantic life is lot more happening now.
“She quips.
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