Actress Sameera Reddy has a word of advice for all showbiz aspirants - be fit, not fat!

The 34-year-old was a celebrity guest on UTV Stars' "The Chosen One" when she advised the show contestants on their on screen presence.

She spoke to them about what she went through when she weighed as much as 105 kgs when she was new to the industry. She even shared how she suffered water retention problems.

But she worked hard on it and started working towards a fit and fabulous body. She advised the young girls that being fat is not wise in the glamour world.

The episode featuring Sameera will be aired Saturday.