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When Sridevi Stopped Eating Salt To Lose Weight And Fainted On Set
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News18•06-10-2026, 13:34
When Sridevi Stopped Eating Salt To Lose Weight And Fainted On Set
- •Director Ram Gopal Varma asked Sridevi to lose weight for the 1991 Telugu film Kshana Kshanaam.
- •Taking the demand seriously, Sridevi completely eliminated salt from her diet and stayed hungry.
- •The extreme salt-free diet caused a massive drop in her sodium levels and blood pressure.
- •While shooting for Meri Biwi Ka Jawab Nahin, she felt dizzy, fainted, and suffered facial injuries after hitting a table.
- •The severe accident disrupted the film's shooting schedule, and she had to take long bed rest.
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To meet director Ram Gopal Varma's demand for her to lose weight and achieve a specific look, Sridevi imposed strict dietary changes, including completely eliminating salt from her food.
Her extreme salt-free diet and fasting caused a massive drop in sodium and a rapid decrease in her blood pressure, leading to dizziness and fainting on set.
Sridevi passed away on February 24, 2018, at the age of 54 due to accidental drowning in a bathtub at a hotel in Dubai.
