Ira Khan Struggle with Body Image: A Journey to Self-Love

New Delhi, january 13, 2026: Ira Khan, the daughter of Bollywood icon Aamir Khan, has once again captured public attention with a deeply personal and vulnerable revelation. In a recent series of social media updates as of January 2026, Ira opened up about her long-standing battle with body image issues, revealing how she previously struggled to even look at her own reflection.

The Retreat to Germany

Ira shared a poignant memory from a difficult period in her life when she felt “unfit” and “fat.” She revealed that her father, Aamir Khan, stepped in to support her recovery by taking her to Germany for a 15-day fasting retreat.

Recalling the experience, Ira explained that while the retreat didn’t result in a massive change in numbers on the scale, it provided a much-needed “rhythm” and a space for reflection. This trip was a turning point in her attempt to heal her relationship with weight and sustenance, helping her find the motivation to work on her self-image.

“I Didn’t Know What I Looked Like”

In a candid video shared with her followers, Ira admitted that for years, she avoided mirrors entirely, believing it was “vain” to look at herself. This avoidance meant she never truly registered what she looked like.

• The Slipped Disc: She traced the beginning of her physical struggles back to a slipped disc in 2017, which she continued to re-injure through 2019.
• The Unfit vs. Fat Connection: By the end of 2019, she began to feel “unfit,” a term she admitted she used interchangeably with “fat” in her head.
• The Struggle with Obesity: Moving into 2020 and beyond, Ira stated she has been “oscillating between thinking I’m fat/unfit, becoming overweight, and being obese” for her height and age.

A Different Kind of Vulnerability

Known for being a vocal advocate for mental health and the founder of the Agatsu Foundation, Ira noted that talking about body image feels significantly “scarier” and more “exposing” than her previous discussions about clinical depression.

She described the feeling of being in a “fight” with her own body as one of the worst experiences she has faced. These issues, she admitted, have interfered with her confidence, her work, and her ability to show up fully in her relationship with her husband, Nupur Shikhare.

“I want to try and unpack what I think, have been thinking, struggled with, still struggle with—just all of it. I hope it helps me. If it helps you, then plus points.”

Moving Forward

By choosing to share photos of herself from the period when she felt most insecure, Ira aims to normalize the conversation around body positivity and self-acceptance. Her story serves as a reminder that even those in the public eye struggle with internal battles, and that seeking support—whether through family or professional retreats—is a vital step toward healing.