Anurag Kashyap on losing 27 kg post heart attack: Went on a liquid diet and learnt Pranayama

Anurag Kashyap said he never fully understood what went wrong with him despite exercising regularly and being fit

Director Anurag Kashyap, known for making films such as Gangs of Wasseypur, Black Friday, and Dev D, opened up about his health issues in a chat with Pema Wellness Resort, where he went for a transformative retreat. He talked about shedding several kilos with the help of a liquid diet and yoga, which helped him cope.

Heart and Asthma Issues

The filmmaker said, “I had a heart attack, and I had a series of asthma attacks. I was on steroids, and I had totally lost myself. I imploded. I tried a lot of things. I went to a de-addiction programme, but it didn't help me. I went to some other places, but it didn't help me... I never understood what had happened to me.”

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Unexplained Health Changes

Talking more about his health woes, Kashyap said he never fully understood what went wrong with him despite exercising regularly and being fit. He noticed a shift in his body that he couldn’t explain, including putting on weight and losing and greying hair.

At the retreat, the filmmaker shared that he learnt ways in which stress was affecting him, which led him to find ways to stay away from it and focus on himself. The game-changer was his liquid diet, which he thought he wouldn’t survive but managed to.

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Benefits of Pranayam

“For the first time, I saw a massive difference. I have lost 27 kg since then. The yoga teacher taught me Pranayam. That taught me how to calm down, how to throw away stress. You know all you think about is work and then you think about food and then when you get time to sleep, you sleep, and you don't focus on other things. It has taught me how to give partial time to things which are important for your own wellbeing.”

Anurag Kashyap’s transformation proves how diet and yoga can play an important role in helping you live a healthy life.

FAQs:

Q: What health issues did Anurag Kashyap face?

A: Anurag Kashyap experienced a heart attack and a series of asthma attacks.

Q: How did Anurag Kashyap lose weight?

A: He lost weight through a liquid diet and yoga.

Q: What changes did Kashyap notice in his body?

A: He noticed weight gain and greying hair despite regular exercise.

Q: What did Kashyap learn at the retreat?

A: He learned how stress was affecting him and found ways to manage it by focusing on himself.

Q: How much weight did Kashyap lose?

A: He lost 27 kg.

Q: What helped Kashyap calm down and reduce stress?

A: Pranayam, taught by his yoga teacher, helped him calm down and reduce stress

Disclaimer: This article, including health and fitness advice, only provides generic information. Don’t treat it as a substitute for qualified medical opinion. Always consult a specialist for specific health diagnosis.