Actor Ram Kapoor has a blunt message for anyone considering Ozempic for weight loss: taking medication doesn’t mean you can ditch your workouts. During an interview with Mashable India , the actor spoke about his physique, his approach to fitness and why he believes there is no substitute for exercise, even when weight-loss drugs are involved.

When asked about his looks and physique, Ram drew a distinction between himself and his wife, Gautami. “ Mera workout wala hai, iska (his wife) god gifted hai ,” he said, crediting his physique to working out while describing his wife’s as a natural gift.

The conversation then turned to the backlash people may face for using Ozempic, a medication containing semaglutide that is also prescribed for type 2 diabetes. Ram was unapologetic about people choosing to take it.

“Arey to kya hua. Jo bhi Ozempic lena chahta hai, bindas lo. Iska matlab ye nahi hai ki tum workout nahi kar sakte hain….Ozempic se sirf patle hote ho, muscle loss hota hai.…