Bipasha Basu: 'I injured myself when losing weight'

Bipasha Basu has admitted that she became bedridden after trying to lose weight for the first time.

The actress injured her knees when she took to intensive training without the help of a professional.

She told Mumbai Mirror: "I was quite overweight and used to cover myself intelligently so that I didn't end up looking fat. I realised I needed to shed weight.

"I had no knowledge about health and fitness and even went on crash diets. Suddenly, I started getting excruciating pain in my knees, with days when I could barely stand. [Doctors] said I was suffering from an extreme condition. My knees had become like that of a 65-year-old person.

"I got into weight training. Importantly, I was told to strengthen my thigh and butt muscles to maintain the correct balance so as to offset the weak knees. I am still under therapy and will always be throughout my life. However now, I do it myself."

The Dum Maaro Dum star added: "You realise that being beautiful and sexy is not all that matters. Rather, you need to respect the body you are born with."

Basu has previously released a workout DVD for her fans.

She recently said that she only wears a bikini on screen if her role demands it.