Cutting losses!

Biggest Loser Jitega is in its last lap and four finalists who have lost a lot of weight are being given a make-over. After 13 weeks of hard work, all the four contestants are looking thinner, have been given a stylish look and are loving it. A panel of nutritionists, trainers, psychologists, cardiologists besides Sunil Shetty himself saw to it that the shift was smooth and enjoyable. The make-over for all the four contestant has been done by designer Vikram Phadnis and hair stylist Hakim Alim.

• Ravindra Singh Sahni (Businessman) used to weigh 173 kgs when he entered the contest. In 13 weeks he lost 40 Kgs, he now weighs 133 kgs.

• Sandeep Sachdev ( Banker) weighed 125 kgs initially and now weighs 85 kgs and has lost 40 kgs.

• Natasha Grover (BPO manager) weighed 101 kgs and now weighs 70 kgs and has lost 28 kgs.

• Hiren Bhawsar (DJ) weighed 135.3 kgs and now weighs 94.9 kgs and has lost 40.3 kgs.

Speaking from South Africa, Vikra Phadnis said, "I have been watching this show since day one. Sunil Shetty is a good friend so when I was asked to do the make over I simply loved the idea. This is a reality show and it was a challenging and exciting experience. The four contestants had no inhibitions and were very confident. I enjoyed myself dressing them up and would love to do so for the finale as well."

Hakim Alim's assistant Hooda, who did most of the styling, had "good fun doing the make-over for the contestants". He said, "The contestants wanted a completely stylised and funky look. They asked us to put on some cool music, and, danced and enjoyed themselves thoroughly when the make-over was happening."