United Kingdom, May 20 -- Mindy Kaling doesn't enjoy having her weight "scrutinised".

The 46-year-old actress has lost a significant amount of weight in recent years, but Mindy feels uncomfortable with the focus on her appearance.

The Hollywood star - who first gained recognition for her role in The Office, the hit TV sitcom - told Bustle: "It's sometimes no fun when one of your favourite actors loses weight. You have an idea of what they were like when you grew attached to them, and it made them endear themselves to you.

"Of course, it's never a joy to be scrutinised, but also I truly understand it, as someone who consumes pop culture."

Mindy insisted that her weight-loss efforts were about much more than vanity.

She said: "Do I wak...