Written By: N. Lothungbeni Humtsoe | Published : August 13, 2025 5:01 PM IST
Anita Raj is a popular veteran actress known for her outstanding accomplishments in films like Zameen Aasman, Ghulami, Mazloom and the television soap opera, Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai. As the nation embraces a fitness-driven lifestyle, with many young and senior citizens setting fitness goals, Anita Raj, at 62, joins the bandwagon, showing resilience in staying fit regardless of her age.
The actress who turns 62 this year continues to celebrate her endurance, speed, agility, stamina, flexibility and balance. Even actor Shilpa Shetty once wrote 'goals' in the comments section of Anita Raj's Instagram post.
Sharing a glimpse of her journey to a toned body, Anita Raj shared an Instagram post on August 1, writing, "posture, power, presence, it all starts from the back." The video, which has now garnered thousands of views, shows four crucial workouts that allow her to keep her body sculpted.
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The video shows Anita Raj performing pull-up, lat pulldown, seated cable row and sled push in"full power" as one fan rightly commented. "Ma'am has an infinite level of aura at this age. You are an inspiration for this lazy, weak generation. Keep grinding," another fan wrote. The comment section is flooded with lots of fire and heart shape emojis, one calling out her "amazing junoon (passion) for fitness."
On February 28, while celebrating her 62nd birthday, Anita Raj took to Instagram to express her dedication to staying fit, which was inspired by her mother.
She wrote, "Today, I turn 62 years young! I feel energetic, strong, and agile, all thanks to my dedication to fitness, a journey that started years ago because of my beautiful mother, who instilled in me the importance of staying fit."
The actress and fitness enthusiast also highlighted a major milestone from the past, stating, "I'm proud to say that I was the only one in India to release a fitness video in the year 1989, "KEEP FIT WITH ANITA RAJ." Passion for a healthy body can only come from within; it can never be forced. This journey has been mine, but I've been blessed with incredible fitness gurus who have guided me along the way.
Anita Raj, who is now celebrated for her strength and resilience in staying fit, added, "From holding a 61-minute plank to lifting heavy weights, I feel proud of how far I've come."
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Actress and fitness enthusiast Anita Raj was born on February 28, 1963, in Mumbai. She is now 62 years old.
Anita Raj is a veteran Indian actress who started her career in the Bollywood film industry around the 1980s. Later, she successfully transitioned to Indian television.
