Updated On: 07 January, 2026 05:10 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari lost 46 kg post-Covid through strict discipline, daily pranayama, exercise and mindful eating. Despite a hectic schedule, he prioritised health, calling it life-changing. His journey highlights consistency, organic living and self-care as the foundation of lasting success

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Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari has emerged as an unlikely yet powerful symbol of disciplined living and holistic health. In a recent vlog with filmmaker and choreographer Farah Khan, Gadkari candidly spoke about his remarkable fitness transformation, revealing how he lost 46 kilograms post-Covid and reshaped his lifestyle through unwavering consistency and self-discipline.
Once weighing 135 kg, Gadkari now maintains a weight of 89 kg, a change he describes not as cosmetic but deeply transformative for his overall well-being. “You can see the positive effects of this routine on my face,” he said, attributing his renewed energy and youthful appearance to a strict daily exercise and pranayama regimen.