Comedian Aishwarya Mohanraj has spoken candidly about losing 22kg in six months using the weight loss drug Mounjaro, overcoming the glamor and stigma surrounding injectable drugs that have gone viral online.
From Ozempic and Wego to Mounjaro, prescription injections originally intended to treat diabetes are increasingly being discussed as tools for rapid weight loss. Social media has amplified both sides of the debate—some of these drugs are hailed as life-changing, while others are dismissed as dangerous or “shortcuts.”
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Against this noisy backdrop, Aishwarya’s recent YouTube video grabbed attention for its honesty rather than hype. Instead of a dramatic transformation reel, the comedian laid out the physical, emotional and health factors that led her to consider Mounjaro — without endorsing it or encouraging others to follow suit.
In the video, Aishwarya traced her weight gain to her late 20s and explained how hormonal conditions like PCOD and hypothyroidism — which she said run in her family — made weight management difficult. She also spoke about being treated for clinical depression during the same period, which affected both her mental health and her ability to remain visible online.
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While she admitted to trying exercise, dietary changes and professional guidance, she said the results were mixed, especially after an injury forced her to stop physical activity. After reviewing medical reports with her doctor earlier in 2025, she decided to try Mounjaro, a weekly injection prescribed for type 2 diabetes and chronic weight management.
According to Aishwarya, the weight loss was rapid – but not without consequences. She described nausea in the first few weeks, severe appetite suppression, and hair loss associated with rapid weight loss. At the same time, she said her menstrual cycle had become regular after years of inconsistency.
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Crucially, the comedian was clear that her experience should not be taken as advice. She repeatedly told viewers she was not a doctor and stressed the importance of consulting a doctor before considering any such medication. She also highlighted the cost – approx ₹4,000 per injection — pointing out that these drugs remain out of reach for many Indians.
Reactions to her revelation were mixed on social media. While several users praised her for being transparent in a space often dominated by unrealistic fitness stories, others questioned the increasing normalization of prescription weight loss drugs.
One user wrote: “Loved your youtube video! And I can so relate to everything you said. Glad you are happy and confident with yourself and your body!”
“this level of honesty is so rare on the internet. thank you aishwarya for being so honest. you are a brave soul,” another user commented.
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“Just watched the whole video man. I love how you left it! More power to you! Be healthy and happy. Sending lots of love,” wrote a third user.
“I just saw the video you posted on YouTube! You correct that not everyone speaks what they took, even though it’s obvious! But you said it elegantly and owned it and curated it quite well! Always liked everything you post,” wrote a fourth user.
“Major props to you for being so incredibly open and vulnerable on your journey. Sending you hugs and knowing that you definitely didn’t take the ‘easy’ road. The stigma attached to obesity and now GLP-1 isn’t that easy either,” wrote a fifth user.
Her final message was measured: natural weight loss may be ideal, she said, but it’s not equally accessible or effective for everyone. She stressed that the choice should always be informed – not influenced by trends.
