# Sohail Khan denies Ozempic use, says stomach bug caused 12 kg weight loss
2026-08-16T02:06:36+00:00 | Entertainment | Indian Opinion Desk
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Sohail Khan has denied using weight-loss drugs after shedding 12 kg during his stint on the reality show The Alliance. Speaking to Hindustan Times, the actor said he caught a stomach bug in his first week on the show and changed his eating habits to keep up with the challenges. He stayed for five weeks despite feeling unwell. His brother Salman Khan had earlier mentioned the 12 kg loss on the show. Social media speculation that Sohail had used Ozempic or fat burners prompted his clarification. 'No Ozempic, no fat burners, I'm only taking pure and loads of love and affection from everyone,' he said. The 55-year-old called his transformation the natural result of illness and dietary control, not a planned weight-loss strategy.
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- bollywoodlife.com
- timesnownews.com
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Updated: this story now draws on 2 sources. Last updated 2026-08-17T15:35:46+00:00.
Tags: Ozempic, Salman Khan, Sohail Khan, The Alliance
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