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Hrithik Roshan’s sister Sunaina Roshan opens up about alcohol and junk food addiction, urges others to face their struggles

Sunaina Roshan publicly detailed her battle with alcohol and junk food addiction, saying that acknowledging the problem was the most transformative moment of her life. Her candid message has encouraged others to confront addiction without shame.

January 30, 2026 / 11:13 IST
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  • Sunaina Roshan shares her battle with addiction to alcohol and junk food
  • She stresses the importance of mindset, support, and courage in recovery
  • Hrithik Roshan and family praise Sunaina's openness and resilience

Sunaina Roshan, sister of Bollywood superstar Hrithik Roshan, has once again drawn attention with a deeply personal message shared via social media about her long and often painful battle with addiction. In a heartfelt video, Sunaina opened up about her struggle not just with alcohol, but also with an unhealthy dependence on junk food and sweets — demonstrating that addiction can take many forms beyond what people commonly imagine.

In the video, Sunaina described how the hardest part of her journey was simply admitting she had a problem. “The hardest thing I ever did was admit that I had a problem, but it changed everything,” she said, explaining that this moment of acceptance marked a turning point in her life.

“Addiction can take many forms, food, alcohol, even habits we don’t realise we’re clinging to," she added.

She shared that her struggle included not only alcoholism but also an unhealthy dependence on sweets and junk food, and emphasized that adopting the right mindset and having a strong support system were key to her recovery.

“I struggled with alcoholism and at one point an unhealthy relationship with sweets and junk food. It wasn’t easy."

“With the right mindset, support and the courage to talk about it, I was able to pull myself out," she said. Sunaina further while emphasising that addiction should not become one’s identity, said, “Addiction does not define you, but it does demand that you face it. Don’t be afraid to reach out for support. You are unbreakable," she concluded with.

In response to her video, Hrithik Roshan, Rakesh Roshan, and Pinkie Roshan all took to the comments section to praise Sunaina’s courage and resilience, applauding her strength and spirit for speaking openly about her struggles.

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She has previously battled serious medical issues, including cancer and a brain-related condition, and has emerged stronger through each hardship.

Ragini Jaiswal
Ragini Jaiswal Entertainment journalist and content writer with 3+ years of experience covering Bollywood, lifestyle trends, and celebrity stories across leading digital platforms.
first published: Jan 30, 2026 11:13 am

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