Anu Aggarwal, best known for her iconic role in the 1990 film Aashiqui, revealed that she has practiced urine therapy — a subject that has often sparked controversy and curiosity. In a candid conversation with Instant Bollywood, the former actress and yogini opened up about drinking her own urine, claiming it offered several health benefits, including anti-ageing effects.
"Many people don't know this... whether it's ignorance or just a lack of awareness, but drinking urine, which is referred to as Aamroli, is actually a mudra (gesture/practice) in Yoga," said Anu Aggarwal.
"I've practiced it myself. I have tried it, and it's a very important practice. But one crucial thing to remember is that you don't drink the entire urine. Only a specific part of it is consumed... That portion is considered amrit (elixir). It's known to help with anti-aging, keeping your skin wrinkle-free... it's truly amazing not just for health, but overall well-being. I've personally experienced its benefits."
Her claims come shortly after veteran actor Paresh Rawal also revealed he had consumed his own urine upon the advice of action director Veeru Devgan. Rawal said he did so to aid recovery from a knee injury he sustained while filming.
Recounting the incident, Rawal shared during an interview with Lallantop, “Veeru Devgan had come to visit when I was in Nanavati (hospital). When he got to know I was there, he came up to me and asked what happened to me? I told him about my leg injury.”
"He told me to drink my own urine first thing in the morning. All fighters do this. You will never face any problem, just drink urine first thing in the morning. He told me not to consume alcohol, which I had stopped, mutton or tobacco. He told me to eat regular food and urine in the morning," Rawal added.
While the anecdotal benefits of urine therapy have been praised by some within the alternative health community and certain schools of yoga, mainstream science strongly disagrees. Medical experts have consistently warned against the practice, citing lack of evidence and potential health risks.
Dr. Cyriac Abby Philips, popularly known as “The Liver Doc” on social media, weighed in on the rising interest in urine therapy, especially among celebrities. Reacting to Rawal’s claims, he wrote, “Please don't drink your urine (or others') because a Bollywood actor says so. There is no scientific evidence to support the idea that drinking urine provides any health benefits.”
When asked about the absence of scientific backing for such practices, Anu Aggarwal had a firm response. “Kitni purani hai? (How old is science?) 200 years. Yog 10,000 saal se hai, toh kiski baat aap sunenge? (Yoga has been around for 10,000 years, so who would you listen to?) I definitely support this.”
While the debate continues between tradition and modern science, Anu Aggarwal and Paresh Rawal’s comments have reignited interest — and controversy — around the ancient and often misunderstood practice of urine therapy.
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