Important to love and respect your body: Anushka

Actress Anushka Shetty, who plays an obese character in ‘Size Zero’, believes that when you love and respect your body, you will be able to crack the secret to staying fit. "Fitness, in my opinion, is a mental exercise more than just physical," said Anushka , adding that a lot of people don't appreciate how they look and hate themselves.

"This kind of mentality pushes them to go on a crash diet or extreme workout, which is not advisable. It's important that you love and respect your body, understand what it needs and accordingly give everything in appropriate proportion," she said. The film, which releases worldwide in cinemas on Friday, is directed by Prakash Kovelamudi and also features Arya, Sonal Chauhan and Adivi Sesh in important roles.

Emphasising on the subtle, but important message the film delivers, Anushka said, "It's a story that will instantly connect with a majority of Indian women who are always insecure about how they look. It will guide them in the right direction". Anushka also reiterates that the film is not just for women and has nothing against men.

"This story, the way it's written and presented, has something for everybody. Arya's interesting role will make men understand how important their contribution is in the lives of their partners. Men also deal with weight issues and this film can equally inspire them," she said.