I lost all my confidence: Arjun Kanungo after gaining 30kg post hip injury

It led to intense physical therapy, compounded by his recovery from a kidney-related aliment. The result? A 30kg weight gain, pushing him to his heaviest- ever weight of 117kg and 31% body fat.

“I was the heaviest I’ve ever been in my life,” recalls the singer 18 months after this incident, adding, “Looking at myself, I just lost all confidence. I couldn’t face the camera or even go out. It felt like I’d lost a part of myself.”

Refusing surgery for his hip, Kanungo committed to six months of rigorous physiotherapy, a gruelling process that confined him to his bedroom with minimal physical activity. “Physiotherapy isn’t for everyone. It’s intense, and it took a toll on my mental and physical state,” admits Kanungo, who was once a national- level basketball player and shooter.

Looking back, Kanungo, who now weighs 87kg with 8% body fat, feels the experience reshaped his outlook.

“It gave me a new perspective on life. I’ve become more humble and grateful for everything, especially how my body responds now. I’m finally happy with how I look and feel,” he says, hinting that his renewed confidence might even influence his upcoming music.