Actress Minissha Lamba, known for her roles in films like “Corporate,” “Bachna Ae Haseeno,” and “Bheja Fry 2,” has proudly completed five years of her vegetarian lifestyle, a choice she credits with transforming her life in significant ways.
Minissha shared her journey on Instagram, posting a striking picture of herself in a black top and monotone skirt. She explained that her decision to go vegetarian wasn’t intended as a lifelong commitment at first, but rather as a one-month challenge prompted by her conscience.
In her heartfelt caption, she expressed, “Today is 5 years since I turned Vegetarian. Can’t believe I made it this far. It started out within a month, which is always a long time to give up anything that you like. But the thing is, I wasn’t feeling good about eating meat for years leading up to that point.”
She revealed her struggle with guilt over consuming meat, particularly as vegetarian options were readily available. “Constant guilt over eating animals when there were vegetarian options available. I didn’t want to live in this messed up no man’s land of eating and feeling guilty. The guilt had to go. And intellectualising my meat consumption wasn’t working anymore,” she noted.
Reflecting on her mindset at the beginning, Minissha said, “At that point it wasn’t meant to be Forever. Coz forever was too long and a permanent commitment for something I had no idea how I would feel about soon. Forever was too long to commit to giving up something I actually liked for no reason other than my own conscience—a voice that had been building up inside for years. So finally it started. Some action.”
Initially committing to a month, she gradually extended her goal. “A month breezed by and I said hey, let’s push this to 6 weeks. 6 weeks became 2 months. Nothing like hitting smaller, closer placed series of goals to keep one’s faith in one’s ability going. 2 months then got extended to 3 because obvs that’s a goal to feel some pride at. 4 months became 5 and then boom… half a year was approaching! Once I hit that, I knew I could potentially do this for life. I hope I stay strong. Stay the Course.”
Describing the experience as deeply fulfilling, Minissha emphasized that vegetarianism has brought her a sense of peace and alignment with her inner voice. “Life really has been beautiful being vegetarian. It’s brought me peace. And I wish I hadn’t wasted years before listening to the voice in my heart,” she shared.
As she embraced the New Year 2026, the actress encouraged others to pursue their personal goals with patience instead of pressure. “Happy New Year 2026 everyone.. if you do have any goals for yourself, try the method I used. Don’t say forever. Give yourself time. Ease into the unknown and see how it makes you feel. 02-01-2021 to hopefully Forever #vegetarian #happynewyear.”