Anurag Kashyap’s daughter Aaliyah Kashyap opened up about her marriage plans and insecurity about sudden weight gain during a YouTube Q&A session on Tuesday.
The 22-year-old digital influencer revealed in the video that she and her fiancé Shane Gregoire have tentatively decided on getting hitched in February 2025. The wedding would encompass both Hindu and Christian ceremonies as they hold deep respect for each other's cultural backgrounds, she mentioned.
Speaking about her weight-gain journey, Aaliyah said she was sensitive about the subject. “I was super skinny so I wanted to put on a little weight. Initially I was happy that it was happening… but it didn’t stop after a certain point and I kept putting on weight… I’m really insecure about my body and I’m not happy with the way I feel and look inside,” she revealed.
“I eat healthy and workout regularly. But it is difficult for me to lose weight. I have PCOS; I think that’s a big part of why it’s hard for me to lose weight. I also take anti-depressants, one of the side-effects of which is weight gain. So, it can get very discouraging. And everytime I see a comment about gaining weight on social media, I get triggered,” she said.
Aaliyah also shared that approximately 80 percent of her income is generated through collaborations with various brands. “The amount differs from month to month based on the number of deals I strike. So, I don't have a fixed monthly income; it's quite variable,” she explained.
The digital influencer also claimed that YouTube's payment structure is currently less lucrative in India than in the US. “YouTube also contributes to my earnings, but I must be honest — in countries like India and other developing nations, YouTube doesn't offer substantial earnings when compared to what someone in the US might make. YouTube compensates me monthly based on the number of views my videos receive during that month. However, the income I receive from YouTube is insufficient to sustain my lifestyle,” she elaborated.