Sushmita hits the gym!

Of late Sushmita Sen has been receiving a lot of flak for her tremendous weight again. The actress who made men weak in the knees in her chiffon saris in Main Hoon Na, was seen looking bloated and fat most of last year.

But sources close to the actress tell us that there is a new and super slim Sushmita who is about to be unveiled soon.

“With the amount of criticism she was getting for her weight again, Sushmita hit the gym with a vengeance. She has been working out twice a day and has been following a strict diet regime as well,” says the source.

And has it helped?

“It sure has! She has already lost 18 kilos and is looking smoking hot! She has four films set for release this year and she wants to look her best. She is glowing these days,” adds the source.
The former Ms Universe had been in the news for her immense weight gain. In fact it is believed that Sen was specifically asked by one of the products she endorses to shed the weight before they would film her adverts for promotion. So Sushmita went on a crash diet and looked good for the camera early last year. But then the weight came back! In fact when spotted at a film premiere in the second half of 2008, Sushmita looked much heavier than her usual thin frame.

Also probably what is pushing Sush in cutting the flab is her upcoming marriage to boyfriend Mudassar Aziz. Although no official announcement has been made, the actress did take Aziz to meet her father recently. Mudassar too has said that he is very keen to marry Sushmita and in due time the duo will tie the knot.