Parineeti Chopra Opens Up About Her Weight Loss in Instagram Post

New Delhi: Many have criticised Parineeti Chopra's drastic weight loss, saying she succumbed to Bollywood's preference for skinny girls, but the actress admits that she is only thankful for this "pressure" as it pushed her to attain a fitter body.

The actress has suddenly become a favourite of luxury clothing brands and also earned numerous style awards, courtesy her new toned figure.

In an Instagram post on Sunday, Parineeti, referring to Bollywood, wrote: "Thank god I became an actor and had that pressure! I am able to achieve what I couldn't achieve otherwise."

The Kill Dil star also shared an old picture of herself saying she is glad her journey to fitness has inspired girls and women across the world.

Read the 27-year-old actress' entire post here:

BEFORE .. All my life, I have struggled with how I look, how I feel, and how people looked at me. I was constantly made fun of, but the person I was, I generously laughed with them. Today, many people ask me what triggered the weight loss, did I give in to the "bollywood pressure"? To that I say - thank god I became an actor and had that pressure! I am able to achieve what I couldn't achieve otherwise. I feel more confident, I feel at peace, and I feel proud! Girls and women meet me all around the world, at airports, events, on the street; they hold my hand, hug me, and tell me their struggles and how I changed their lives. They show me their wallpapers, their wallets, and its all pictures of me!! They look at those pictures and want to make that change in their own lives. They look at my Built That Way campaign and have stuck it to their walls. I have seen women tear up and tell me I changed their life. Post delivery weight, teenage obesity, they are fighting it, and I am their inspiration. As an actor, There is no bigger achievement for me. I am glad to be a part of your life in this way. So thank you everyone. Thank You for making me feel loved. Like I always say - if I could do it. So can you. And I am always there for all of you .... Lots of love....

A photo posted by Parineeti Chopra (@parineetichopra) on Apr 30, 2016 at 10:51pm PDT

Parineeti will next be seen in Meri Pyaari Bindu, co-starring Ayushmann Khurrana.