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From chubby little Gangubai to a fit and fab young actress after losing 22 Kgs; Saloni Daini’s stunning transformation is inspiring

TIMESOFINDIA.COM | Last updated on - May 22, 2026, 00:01 IST
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​From chubby little Gangubai to a fit and fab young actress after losing 22 Kgs; Saloni Daini’s stunning transformation is inspiring

Remember the chubby Gangubai from Comedy Circus? She is all grown up now. Child actor Saloni Daini became popular for playing the comic character Gangubai on screen. She was quite active in the entertainment industry as a child artist and also won the reality show Chhote Miyan Bade Miyan. However, she took a small break to focus on studies and returned as a teenager. During the lockdown, the actress underwent a major transformation and soon her transformation photos went viral on social media. Let's take a look at the jaw-dropping transformation journey of Saloni Daini. (Photo: Instagram)

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​Transformation photo

While Saloni was away from the limelight for quite some time, she remained very active on Instagram. Her pictures often grabbed attention on social media. The actress keeps sharing engaging photos and videos on Instagram, and a few years ago, she also shared her transformation journey from the lockdown period to the present. The former child artist has had a drastic weight loss and transformed into a stunning young woman. (Photo: Instagram)

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​Saloni's fashion choice

Saloni Daini’s fashion sense is youthful, trendy, and completely Gen Z-inspired. From stylish streetwear looks to casual chic outfits, she carries every style with confidence. Her fun styling choices and vibrant personality reflect strongly through her social media posts and reels. (Photo: Instagram)

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​Saloni's witty and humorous take on weight loss

Saloni Daini, who is known for her witty content, often shares reels about her diet and gym routine with a humorous twist. In one of her reels, she mentioned, "When you thought one day of the gym would give you your dream body" and in the video, she is seen running on the treadmill and struggling to achieve that dream body. (Photo: Instagram)

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​Saloni revealed why she took a break from television

During an interview with Moneycontrol, the actress revealed the reason behind taking a break. While working as a kid in comedy circus, doing night shifts, performing 12 pages of scripts in one take had become stressful. She said, "I gave an audition for Chote Miya and after that, I started working. But then I had to take a break because it was very stressful for me. Being a kid in a comedy circus, doing night shifts or performing 12 pages of scripts in one take, I was doing it till I was enjoying it. But then I had to bring that perfection in me. I had to watch the judges and see their reactions. It was very stressful. I used to look for reasons when I used to go on set. What should I say today? Should I not perform today..." (Photo: Instagram)

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​On her jaw-dropping weight-loss journey

Saloni revealed that she lost around 22kgs with her dedication in lockdown. She shared, "This is the first time I am sharing my weight-loss story. When lockdown had started, I would eat so much ghar pe. Mom would cook momos, butter chicken, cakes and things like that. One day I was sitting in front of my laptop, watching shows. And suddenly, the screen locked and I saw my face on the laptop. And I look very chubby. I was 80kgs or something at that time. So I was like this is the point when I have to lose weight for myself. I just wanted to lose weight to be fit and healthy. I followed a diet and worked out every day. Now I am 58. The lockdown has made me lose weight. I would like to thank the lockdown because I couldn’t go out and eat junk food." (Photo: Instagram)

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​Dealing with the trolls on her appearance

In an old conversation with Times of India TV, Saloni shared how she was trolled for being fat. She said, "I would get comments like ‘Bhains lag rahi hai’, ‘kitni moti hai’, ‘kitna khayegi, ekdin foot jayegi’ and things like that. But mujhe bahut maza aate hai yeh sab padh k (I enjoy reading them a lot). I read them with my friends and kept laughing. People who write such comments are afraid enough to not show their faces but they can write such things for so many people. Sometimes I do feel low, but I move on quickly. I work towards better things in life and do not think about such people. Now I have lost 22kgs, during the lockdown." (Photo: Instagram)

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