TMKOC actress Priya Ahuja shatters Asian record by lifting 75 kg in plank at 40

Priya Ahuja

Former Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah actress Priya Ahuja Rajda, best known for playing the role of Rita Reporter, recently achieved an incredible feat and made it to the Asia Book of Records. He made history with her weighted plank at the age of 40.

Priya Ahuja sets Asian record

Priya Ahuja has been recognised by the India Book of Records as well as the Asia Book of Records for the highest weighted plank by a female, while holding 75 kg for 42.48 seconds. While talking to the Times of India, Priya said she initially thought of trying records in pull-ups and push-ups. However, while practising, she found that the weighted plank was her strongest area. Within just a week, she increased her plank weight from 20 kg to 60 kg.

She revealed, "When my trainer returned and I told him, he was very happy. He said he knew I could do better. We eventually decided to aim for 75 kilos for the official record, which was the number I felt most confident about."

Priya added that she wanted to achieve something big for herself before turning 40. Priya says that after becoming a mother or crossing 40, many people think women cannot focus on themselves. She wanted to prove the notion wrong and set an example that age and motherhood should not stop anyone from chasing their dreams.

Priya Ahuja reveals her routine

Speaking about her routine, Priya revealed that she wakes up at 4 am for meditation, prayers and workout. Talking about her child, she says, "If my cup is empty, I cannot fill my child's cup with happiness and love," she said.

The actress went on to credit her feat to her husband, Malav Rajda, who is also the director of Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah, and her family. She said, "Malav has been my biggest support. I could show up every day because he took care of Ardas (their son) in the morning so I could have my time."

She added, "Age is just a number. You need to love yourself and stay physically and mentally fit. If you are not happy, your family cannot be completely happy." The actress further said that the record is just the beginning, and that she aims to achieve more in fitness and life, saying, "I have a lot to achieve right now, and I am definitely going to do that."