“Being strong is sexy.”
Elle India's beauty issue this May features muscular women who have sculpted their bodies and thrown every feminine stereotype out the window.
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Bani J, 28, actor
“I love the way I look, so it’s no good telling me to stop. Your body can achieve so much once you shut out the doubts and focus.”
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Nilparna Sen, 23, gym trainer and manager
“I don’t think a regular person can feel as energetic as I do. I owe it to my body to be the best version of myself.”
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Ayesha Billimoria, 29, track athlete and fitness trainer
“Fitness has become all about looking good and running marathons. But you need to be able to just stretch, jump and sprint to be fit."
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