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Krishna Shroff birthday 2026: Lesser-known facts about the fitness freak

Updated On: 21 January, 2026 02:31 PM IST | Amarylisa Gonsalves

Krishna Shroff has built a niche for herself as one of India`s foremost fitness icons. But beyond her endeavours as a fitness entrepreneur, fashion maven and reality TV star, lies a woman full of contradictions, dreams, and unwavering discipline. As she celebrates her birthday, here are some more unknown facts about her that are rarely spoken about.

Krishna Shroff has built a niche for herself as one of India`s foremost fitness icons. But beyond her endeavours as a fitness entrepreneur, fashion maven and reality TV star, lies a woman full of contradictions, dreams, and unwavering discipline. As she celebrates her birthday, here are some more unknown facts about her that are rarely spoken about.

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Krishna Shroff has built a niche for herself as one of India`s foremost fitness icons. But beyond her endeavours as a fitness entrepreneur, fashion maven and reality TV star, lies a woman full of contradictions, dreams, and unwavering discipline. As she celebrates her birthday, here are some more unknown facts about her that are rarely spoken about.
<p>She gained fame as the first runner-up in Khatron Ke Khiladi 14, showcasing her daring nature. Post that she has been participating in several reality shows.</p>

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She gained fame as the first runner-up in Khatron Ke Khiladi 14, showcasing her daring nature. Post that she has been participating in several reality shows.

<p>Before her fitness ventures, she coached young athletes in basketball.&nbsp;</p>

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Before her fitness ventures, she coached young athletes in basketball. 

<p>Talking of challenges in her fitness journey, she says, "There are multiple times I maybe feel like I need a break from it and need to take some time off, but I`ve never felt like entirely giving up on it because it`s what shaped me into the person I am today and given me a strong identity."</p>

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Talking of challenges in her fitness journey, she says, "There are multiple times I maybe feel like I need a break from it and need to take some time off, but I`ve never felt like entirely giving up on it because it`s what shaped me into the person I am today and given me a strong identity."

<p>When asked what kept her going, he shared |"It`s the one thing that`s helped me reach out to numerous people across the world and made a difference in not just my own life, but someone else`s too. It`s the most gratifying thing I have and what a privilege it is."</p>

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When asked what kept her going, he shared |"It`s the one thing that`s helped me reach out to numerous people across the world and made a difference in not just my own life, but someone else`s too. It`s the most gratifying thing I have and what a privilege it is."

<p>She is deeply involved in India`s leading MMA promotion, aiming to grow the sport and empower women in combat sports.</p>

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She is deeply involved in India`s leading MMA promotion, aiming to grow the sport and empower women in combat sports.

<p>When it comes to fitness, business, and life, Krishna follows one principle religiously. "Motivation isn`t important without discipline. Motivation comes and goes, but discipline stays. Discipline is what pushes me to do the things I don`t necessary feel like doing that will better me as a person both in my personal and professional lives. Discipline is key."</p>

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When it comes to fitness, business, and life, Krishna follows one principle religiously. "Motivation isn`t important without discipline. Motivation comes and goes, but discipline stays. Discipline is what pushes me to do the things I don`t necessary feel like doing that will better me as a person both in my personal and professional lives. Discipline is key."

<p>If not fitness and MMA, Krishna says, "I would train myself to become a travel and food vlogger, even though I`m terrible at picking up the camera myself and documenting things because that would involve two of my absolute favourite things in the entire world, travel and food!</p>

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If not fitness and MMA, Krishna says, "I would train myself to become a travel and food vlogger, even though I`m terrible at picking up the camera myself and documenting things because that would involve two of my absolute favourite things in the entire world, travel and food!

<p>Krishna, along with her mother Ayesha and brother Tiger, created a high-end gym in Mumbai for MMA and functional training, filling a market gap.</p>

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Krishna, along with her mother Ayesha and brother Tiger, created a high-end gym in Mumbai for MMA and functional training, filling a market gap.

<p>Krishna has been instrumental in bringing MMA to India, yet she`s never stepped into the ring herself. Was this a conscious decision? "It takes a very special individual to actually get in there and do what these guys and girls do as well as a lifetime of discipline and hard work&hellip; It`s definitely been tempting, but I think I`m maybe two decades too late to consider it now," she says.&nbsp;</p>

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Krishna has been instrumental in bringing MMA to India, yet she`s never stepped into the ring herself. Was this a conscious decision? "It takes a very special individual to actually get in there and do what these guys and girls do as well as a lifetime of discipline and hard work… It`s definitely been tempting, but I think I`m maybe two decades too late to consider it now," she says. 

<p>Rather than seeking the spotlight herself, Krishna finds fulfillment in creating opportunities for others. "I enjoy the sport so much and have the utmost respect for the athletes, so to be able to create something for them in order to shine is a feeling of great achievement for me."&nbsp;</p>

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Rather than seeking the spotlight herself, Krishna finds fulfillment in creating opportunities for others. "I enjoy the sport so much and have the utmost respect for the athletes, so to be able to create something for them in order to shine is a feeling of great achievement for me." 

<p>Krishna has also produced a documentary focusing on transgender individuals, highlighting her diverse interests.</p>

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Krishna has also produced a documentary focusing on transgender individuals, highlighting her diverse interests.

<p>When asked about that one indulgence that makes her feel like a regular person, she reveals candidly, "I could eat Nutella straight out of the jar and finish the entire thing in one sitting.</p>

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When asked about that one indulgence that makes her feel like a regular person, she reveals candidly, "I could eat Nutella straight out of the jar and finish the entire thing in one sitting.

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