The news of Shatrughan Sinha's hospitalisation came a few days after he celebrated his daughter Sonakshi Sinha's wedding with actor Zaheer Iqbal. There were multiple reports on the veteran actor-turned-politician’s health. It was reported that the actor underwent a minor surgery due to a fall in his dining room. Quashing all rumours Shatrughan, in his signature style said “Surgery ko khamosh.” In an interview with Times Now, Sinha clarified, “Just my annual routine full-body check-up. I recommend it for everyone over 60. I've been travelling for my election campaign non-stop for three months. Then right after my daughter got married. I am no longer that hot-blooded energy-driven young man who could do 3 shifts a day and still have the energy to party all night. I need to slow down.” He added, “I even read that I had a minor surgery in the hospital. Surgery ko… Khamosh! I underwent surgery and even I don't know about that?." Earlier, Shatrughan's son Luv Sinha shared a health update on X, thanked well-wishers for their concern, and also informed that the 'Dostana' star was admitted to the hospital as he developed a 'strong fever'. "In regard to my father's health, I'd like to clarify that there was no surgical procedure, and one shouldn't believe unverified news. We took my father to the hospital for his annual checkup, and because he had a strong fever. Thank you to everyone who has been concerned," Luv wrote. Trinamool Congress MP Shatrughan recently won from West Bengal's Asansol constituency in the Lok Sabha 2024 elections and expressed his gratitude to the people of Asansol. The actor won by a margin of 59,564 votes against BJP candidate Surendrajeet Singh Ahluwalia. Meanwhile, Sonakshi and Zaheer tied the knot on June 23 in Mumbai after seven years of dating. The couple first met at a party hosted by Bollywood superstar Salman Khan. It was an intimate ceremony held at the bride’s Mumbai residence. Interestingly, both Sonakshi and Zaheer started their careers with Salman. Sonakshi made her debut opposite Salman in the box-office phenomenon ‘Dabangg', while Zaheer made his debut with Salman Khan’s home production ‘Notebook'.
03 July,2024 12:32 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentVicky Kaushal, who loves lively Punjabi music, often posts videos of himself dancing to upbeat songs on social media. At the launch event for the first track of his new movie Bad Newz, called Tauba Tauba, he showed off his dance moves again, this time to Karan Aujla's hit song Softly. Bad Newz actor Vicky Kaushal dances to Karan Aujla's hit 'Softly' Vicky Kaushal and Karan Aujla had the crowd going wild at their song launch event. A video from the event captures the moment when both stars excited the audience with their spontaneous stage performance. As Karan sang his hit song, Softly, Vicky enthusiastically danced along. Even Vicky's brother, Sunny Kaushal, was seen enjoying the vibe with them. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Instant Bollywood (@instantbollywood) On the work front: Vicky Kaushal has said the reason he agreed to do 'Bad Newz' is because he wanted to explore the comedy genre, something he hasn’t done before. Famous for portraying larger-than-life characters, Vicky departs from his norm in 'Bad Newz'. The actor shared his experiences shooting for a comedy film, expressing a profound sense of familiarity and comfort despite venturing into uncharted territory.Vicky said: “For me, shooting for this film was like being at home because Anand Tiwari and Karan Johar, the people with whom I was collaborating, had this feel-good thing going with them, plus the script was very good. The concept of the film, I found it to be new, and the kind of humour it has, though I haven’t explored the comedy genre much as an actor.” Talking about Anand Tiwari, the film's director, Vicky said: "Apart from being a phenomenal actor, he is a brilliant director, especially when it comes to comedy. So, I was also feeling good surrendering to him." Continuing on the theme, the actor said: "For me, it was also something new, and the kind of energy you need to showcase in scenes, I got it from the set. I was working with a family, which mattered because I hadn't done much before in the comedy genre and a lot of things were new for me. So, without thinking much, I surrendered to it." Directed by Anand Tiwari, 'Bad Newz' is being presented by Amazon Prime and Dharma Productions in association with Leo Media Collective. (With inputs from IANS)
03 July,2024 11:53 AM IST | MumbaiActor Lara Dutta treated her fans on social media to a glimpse of her Wimbledon diaries with her husband, former Indian tennis player Mahesh Bhupathi, and daughter Saira. On Tuesday, Lara shared a bunch of pictures on Instagram and wrote, "Day 1 of Wimbledon done and dusted! I feel so privileged to enjoy this Mecca of tennis alongside my amazing man @mbhupathi, who every time he enters these gates, feels like he's come home! And to now enjoy it with our daughter, who loves it as much as him!! @nagalsumit played some top-quality tennis yesterday! Played his heart out!" View this post on Instagram A post shared by Lara Dutta Bhupathi (@larabhupathi) In the first snap, Lara can be seen posing with Mahesh. Next, Mahesh can be posing with his daughter Saira and some clicks of the tennis match. Fans flooded the comment section with heartfelt comments and heart emojis. Meanwhile, on the work front, Lara was recently seen in 'Ranneeti: Balakot & Beyond' which was released on April 25 on JioCinema. 'Ranneeti: Balakot & Beyond' captivated audiences with its gripping narrative and stellar performances. Produced by Sunjoy Waddhwa and Comall Sunjay W from Sphereorigins Multivision Private Limited, the series boasts a talented ensemble cast, including Ashutosh Rana and Ashish Vidyarthi. Lara has an exciting lineup of projects in the pipeline, including 'Welcome To The Jungle', 'Suryast', and 'Ramayana'. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever
03 July,2024 11:10 AM IST | Mumbai | ANIAs the unforgettable love story of Rani Kashyap and Rishabh Saxena in 'Haseen Dillruba' completed 3 years today since its release, writer-producer Kanika Dhillon celebrated this with Taapsee Pannu. Kanika Dhillon shared several images featuring herself and Taapsee Pannu. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Kanika Dhillon (@kanika.d) The duo twinning black cutely posing for the camera by making heart with their hands. Sharing the pictures, she wrote, "With my Haseen Dilruba- it's been 3 Years of this roller coaster journey, Rani Kashyap- you have been a leading lady for me, not just with your immense talent - but gumption to stand with me against all odds in the endeavour to tell the most Haseen story !! Kanika added, "Ab mere Dinesh Pandit wale avatar mein humara safar Haseen Dillruba se Phir Aayi Haseen Dillruba tak ka aisa hi raha ki "jo paagalpan ki had se na guzare woh pyaar hi kya, hosh mein toh rishte nibhaye jaate hain! Toh Ek baar phir milenge apse -Dinesh Pandit aur Haseen Dilruba apne Rishu ke saath! Ummeed hai aapke saath ye pyaar aur mohabbat ka silsila yuhin chalta rahega!" 'Haseen Dillruba', is a Netflix film directed by Vinil Mathew. Actors Vikrant Massey and Harshvardhan Rane are also a part of the mystery thriller, which was released on July 2. In Haseen Dillruba, passion brewed contempt, trust was questioned, and crimes were committed in the name of love. The film focuses on the love triangle between Taapsee, Vikrant and Harshvardhan. It is written by Kanika Dhillon. Meanwhile, Pannu was last seen in Rajkumar Hirani's film 'Dunki,' alongside Shah Rukh Khan, Vicky Kaushal, Boman Irani, and others. The actress is currently busy shooting for her upcoming film titled 'Phir Aayi Hasseen Dillruba.' Earlier, in February, the makers of the upcoming thriller unveiled the film's official teaser. 'Phir Aayi Hasseen Dillruba' also stars Jimmy Shergill in the lead roles. The short teaser gives a glimpse into the world of upcoming sequel with the song 'Ek Haseena Thi' from the cult classic film 'Karz' playing in the background. 'Phir Aayi Haseen Dilruba' is a sequel to 'Haseen Dilruba', which premiered exclusively on the OTT platform Netflix in July 2021 and gathered positive reviews from the audience and starred Vikrant, Taapsee Pannu and actor Harshvardhan Rane in the lead roles. The film will stream exclusively on the OTT platform Netlfix. However, the official release date is still awaited. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever
03 July,2024 11:05 AM IST | Mumbai | ANIKrishna Shroff, who is the daughter of Jackie Shroff and sister of Tiger Shroff, participated in the stunt-based reality show ‘Khatron Ke Khiladi 14’. The star kid, who had embarked to Romania for the same, returned to the city in the wee hours on Wednesday. The veteran actor rushed to the Mumbai airport to receive his baby girl. Watch the video below. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Viral Bhayani (@viralbhayani) In an earlier interview with IANS, Krishna spoke about how her family was nervous initially when they got to know that she was participating in ‘Khatron Ke Khiladi 14’, but it later turned into excitement as they believed her as much as she believed herself. Asked about Tiger and Jackie's reaction to her debut on the show, Krishna revealed, “There was a little bit of nervousness initially because it is a very new concept for all of us. No one in the family has done this or anything like it. It is very different, and I have never been a part of this industry or this world,” she added. Krishna stressed that it is a very difficult show to debut in. “But I love a challenge. I love welcoming challenges with open arms and seeing myself how I can push myself mentally and physically. So, very quickly, that nervousness turned into excitement because I think my family believes in me as much as I believe in myself,” she added. Is the stunt-based reality show a stepping stone for her in the showbiz industry? “Yeah, 100 percent this is my debut, and going through this challenge makes anything in the future seem kind of easy considering, I think it takes a very brave individual to do this specific show. So, I am looking forward to the opportunities this post-show brings,” she asserts. She calls the Rohit Shetty-hosted show a “perfect debut” for her because “it really fits with the brand and identity I have created.” Does she feel that being an ardent fitness enthusiast gives her an edge over other contestants in the show, Krishna replied, “I don’t think that physicality has that much to do with it. It definitely does play a certain part. I think it is more about the mental game.”
03 July,2024 10:33 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentGlobal icon Priyanka Chopra Jonas, who is currently spending some quality time with husband Nick Jonas and daughter Malti Marie in Australia, visited the Gold Coast beach for a fun outing. The trio basked in the sun as they strolled along the seashore watching their baby girl play in the sand. In the pictures shared by a fan account, Priyanka can be seen flaunting her toned physique in a white bikini top and a pair of shorts. She wore a white cap, and sunglasses and even had a white shirt on in some pictures. Nick on the other hand kept it casual in black, while Malti Marie looked cute in her overalls and a cap. Check out the pictures below. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Patty Cardona (@jerryxmimi) View this post on Instagram A post shared by Patty Cardona (@jerryxmimi) View this post on Instagram A post shared by Patty Cardona (@jerryxmimi) The former Miss World, who is filming for her upcoming film ‘The Bluff’ is packing in all the time with her family she can during their stay overseas. Earlier, Priyanka shared some behind-the-scenes moments from her shoot which also included rubbing raw garlic on her bare feet. Directed by Frank E Flowers, 'The Bluff' is set in the 19th-century Caribbean and follows the story of a former female pirate, played by Priyanka, who must protect her family when the sins of her past catch up to her. Produced by Russo Brothers' banner AGBO Studios and Amazon MGM Studios, the film promises to be a thrilling adventure. The project might also star Karl Urban, who is known for the streaming series ‘The Boys’, as he is in talks for the project. Flowers, who also co-wrote ‘The Bluff’, has also written ‘Bob Marley: One Love’. As per Deadline, the film will be available to stream on Prime Video. Priyanka has more than 75 international and Hollywood films and series to her credit. In February 2021, she became a New York Times bestselling author with her memoir ‘Unfinished. Up next, she will be seen in the OTT offering ‘Heads of State’ opposite John Cena and Idris Elba. It is an upcoming action comedy that also stars Jack Quaid. On the Bollywood front, she will be seen in Farhan Akhtar's next directorial 'Jee Le Zaraa' alongside Katrina Kaif and Alia Bhatt. However, no update has been provided on the film since the announcement was made a couple of years ago. (With inputs from ANI)
03 July,2024 10:23 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentBollywood’s hottest new couple in town Sonakshi Sinha and Zaheer Iqbal, who tied the knot on June 23 are currently on their honeymoon. The actress shared stunning pictures from their romantic time by the poolside. Taking to her Instagram handle, Sonakshi posted several pictures in which the stunning couple can be seen enjoying together. Sonakshi shared a video in which their feet can be seen along with the beautiful poolside view. She also shared a sweet picture with her husband and wrote in the caption, "Beautiful sunsets" Another picture shows the couple at a restaurant taking a mirror selfie. Sonakshi is glowing as a newlywed in a grey dress with a black jacket, while Zaheer is seen in a casual look. Sonakshi and Zaheer got married on June 23 in the presence of their loved ones at their residence in Mumbai. It was an intimate wedding. The civil wedding was followed by a wedding bash at Bastian which saw numerous Bollywood celebrities in attendance. The reception was attended by a constellation of Bollywood stars, including Salman Khan, Vidya Balan with Siddharth Roy Kapur, and veteran actress Saira Banu, among others, who came to congratulate the couple and celebrate their union. Sonakshi and Zaheer, who have been together for seven years, sealed their love in an intimate ceremony attended by close family and friends. The couple recently shared glimpses of their wedding on social media, marking June 23 as a day etched in their hearts forever. Sonakshi expressed her joy in a heartfelt Instagram post, reflecting on their journey of love and togetherness."On this very day, seven years back (23.06.2017) in each other's eyes, we saw love in its purest form and decided to hold on to it. Today that love has guided us through all the challenges and triumphs... leading up to this moment... where with the blessings of both our families and both our gods... we are now man and wife. Here's to love, hope, and all things beautiful with each other, from now until forever. Sonakshi Zaheer23.06.2024," Sonakshi wrote announcing her marriage to Zaheer. Sonakshi and Zaheer dated for seven years before solemnising their relationship. (With inputs from ANI)
03 July,2024 10:12 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentRanveer Singh watched his wife Deepika Padukone’s latest film ‘Kalki 2898 AD’ days after its release. Deepika essays the role of Sumathi, a pregnant lab subject and the prophesied mother of Kalki. Directed by Nag Ashwin, the post-apocalyptic film is inspired by Hindu scriptures and set in the year 2898 AD and also stars Prabhas, Amitabh Bachchan, Kamal Haasan, and Disha Patani. Deepika and Ranveer were spotted outside a movie theatre around 3 AM, after which the actor took to his Instagram stories and shared his review. Ranveer wrote, “Kalki 2898 - a grand cinematic spectacle! That's what big-screen cinema is all about! An unprecedented level of finesse in technical execution. The very best Indian cinema. Congrats to Nagi Sir & team! Rebel Star rocks! Ulaganayagan is forever supreme! And if you are a die-hard Amitabh Bachchan fan like me..you just can't miss this! As for my baby @deepikapadukone You elevate every moment with your grace & dignity. Such poignancy such poetry, such power. You are beyond compare. I love you.” Deepika and Ranveer announced their pregnancy in February this year and shared that they are expecting the birth of their baby in September. Ever since 'Kalki 2898 AD' was released, fans and the film industry have been gushing over the performances and the appreciation has been pouring in for the cast and team of the film from every corner. On Sunday night, Big B stepped out to watch the movie with his son Abhishek and friends. Taking to his blog, Big B shared a series of pictures from the movie date with his son Abhishek and friends. On the acting front, Ranveer will headline Farhan Akhtar's 'Don 3', which will arrive in 2025. In 1978, the character was embodied by Amitabh Bachchan. In 2006, Don was reimagined and brought to life by Shah Rukh Khan. The third installment also stars Kiara Advani. As per reports, the actors have already begun their physical prep starting with agility training. Experts in martial arts from Thailand have been roped in to train them. It is also heard that the filmmaker is keen to up the ante when it comes to stunts.
03 July,2024 08:59 AM IST | MumbaiIt is one thing to be obsessed with an actor. However, a case that left netizens baffled was when a Sidharth Malhotra fan claimed to lose Rs 50 lakh for believing that the actor’s life was in danger due to his wife Kiara Advani. In a series of tweets, the woman shared her ordeal of how a fan account followed by the actor on Instagram scammed her. She took to Twitter and shared receipts in the form of screenshots and wrote, “Dear @sidmalhotra & all Sidians, My name is Minoo Vasudevan from USA. There is a serious incident you all should know about admins Aliza & Husna Parveen, @sid malhotra.0 updates Between Oct. 2023 - Dec. 2023, they stole 50 lakhs from me. Between Oct. mth-24th 2023, they stole 10.5K rupees from my friend in the UK, Maariya.” @sidmalhotra@advani_kiara@dharmamovies@apoorvamehta18@manishmalhotra@delhipolice@missmalini@instantbolly@rudrani_rudz@anchorhimanshi7@hindustantimes@zoomtv@zeetv@NayandipRakshit@KomalNahta@vinilmathew@jubindesai@pin1012@MassZaveri@filmygyan@filmymantra pic.twitter.com/GxdGRMd2q4 — minoo💃🏽🎵 (@desi_girl334) June 30, 2024 She continued, “*Aliza told me fake stories: * Sid's life was in danger because of Kiara. She forced him to marry her by threatening to kill his family after he rejected her sexual advances during Shershaah. Also, she exploited him physically, sexually, & financially along with her goons, Karan Johar, Shashank Khaitan, Apoorva Mehta & Manish Malhotra. Additionally, she cheated on him with them & all her other co-stars & did black magic on him.” “Furthermore, she & the Dharma crew took full control of his bank account by threatening to kill his family if he didn't give them his bank password & signed checkbooks. Aliza asked me to help her "save Sid". I obliged, and Aliza introduced me to Sid's fake PR team member, Deepak Dubey (@magical_master_of_mumbai). He, in turn, introduced me to an informer on Kiara's team, Radhika (@sidharthdefender). They would tell me inside info on Sid & Kiara's every move. I paid them weekly charges to get inside info & speak with Sid. Also, I bought Sid 3 gift hampers, which I found out were photoshopped. Apart from this, expenses were made to save Sid from death or torture. All this led to a loss of 50 lakhs,” added the fan. It is unclear if the woman has taken any legal route or informed the police. The accused have not responded either. Meanwhile, on the work front, Sidharth was last seen in Sagar Ambre's action thriller film ‘Yodha’ which received decent box office success, earning Siddharth praise for his performance. The film has been produced by Hiroo Yash Johar, Karan Johar, Apoorva Mehta, and Shashank Khaitan. Disha Patani and Raashii Khanna are also part of the action movie.
03 July,2024 08:15 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentSuperstars on Atlee’s wish list It is known that after Jawan (2023) with Shah Rukh Khan, director Atlee is looking to up the ante with his next. After his collaboration with Allu Arjun didn’t materialise, the filmmaker is in talks with Salman Khan for an action thriller. What makes the project interesting is that it is a two-hero subject and Atlee is keen on casting a south superstar along with Salman. Chatter is that the filmmaker has approached Kamal Haasan for the big-budget extravaganza. Popularly known as Ulganayagan, the legendary actor too is said to have given his nod to the subject. However, things will be finalised after Kamal and Salman hear the final screenplay, work on which is underway. Incidentally, a couple of weeks ago, it was being said that Atlee had discussed the concept with Rajinikanth. Considering the director is now in talks with Kamal, it appears that things didn’t pan out with Rajini. A new venture Rhea Chakraborty is set to begin a new phase of her life with an inspiring podcast titled Chapter 2. The first episode of her new venture features Sushmita Sen. Sharing a teaser, Rhea wrote, “I just turned 32 yesterday, and what a journey it has been! The past four years have been all about change, growth, and becoming a version of myself that I’m finally feeling good about.” Comparing her podcast to a celebration, the actor added about her first guest, saying, “I’ve looked up to her ever since I was a kid, and I’m still in awe of how she keeps challenging life and winning at it. We had such a great chat about all things life, love and evolution.” Rhea concluded her post, saying, “Sequels are usually boring, but not this one!” Thrice as nice Sharvari is on a high. After Munjya crossed the R100-crore mark at the domestic box office, she earned praise for her performance in Maharaj, which released on OTT in June. Now, the actor has bagged the top spot in IMDb’s latest Popular Indian Celebrities list. Excited with the news, Sharvari promises, “I’m going to put in a lot of hard work because I want to be a part of the best films and hopefully become one of the best actresses of my country. My mind is set on that goal.” On a hat-trick Richa Chadha and Ali Fazal’s maiden production venture, Girls Will Be Girls, continues its winning spree. Shuchi Talati’s directorial venture has won the Grand Jury Prize at the Indian Film Festival of Los Angeles (IFFLA). Starting this year with two wins at the Sundance Film Festival, the Kani Kusruti and Preeti Panigrahi-starrer also won Grand Jury prizes at Transilvania International Film Festival in Romania and Biarritz Film Festival in France. Calling their latest win “an incredible honour”, Richa said, “It is gratifying to see the hard work and dedication of our entire team being recognised on such a prestigious platform. This is a third win for the film this month which is huge.” Calling their journey nothing short of magical, Ali added, “Each accolade reaffirms our belief in the power of authentic storytelling. We are grateful for the support and love we’ve received, and we’re excited to see where Girls Will Be Girls will go next.” Hollywood remake of desi actioner on cards It’s not often that one hears of a Bollwood production inspiring a Hollywood remake. That’s where director Nikhil Nagesh Bhat’s upcoming actioner Kill comes as a pleasant surprise. Reportedly, Lionsgate and 87Eleven Entertainment, which has produced the popular John Wick franchise, are joining hands to make an adaptation of the Lakshya, Raghav Juyal and Tanya Maniktala-starrer. Kill, produced by Guneet Monga Kapoor and Karan Johar, premièred at the Toronto International Film Festival 2023 and has been earning accolades on the festival circuit ever since. Chad Stahelski, producer for 87Eleven Entertainment, has called it “one of the most vivid, wild, and creative action movies I’ve seen recently,” and lauded director Nikhil’s relentless action sequences. What makes the remake important is that it will be a joint venture between the international production house and KJo’s Dharma Productions and Guneet’s Sikhya Entertainment. The two producers called this development “a big win for Indian cinema” and a testament to Kill’s potential for international appeal. Details of the adaptation, like the director and cast are yet to be finalised. Director’s actor Ever since his debut film, Laila Majnu (2018), Avinash Tiwary has been impressing audiences with his acting chops. The Madgaon Express actor will next be seen in Sikandar Ka Muqqaddar. The upcoming movie reunites him with director Neeraj Pandey, after the web series, Khakee: The Bihar Chapter (2022). Recently, when the filmmaker was asked to share his opinion on Avinash, he replied, “Avinash was so good that we decided to work again on Sikandar Ka Muqqaddar on Netflix.” Change in release plans? Talk in the trade is that Ajay Devgn and Tabu’s Auron Mein Kahan Dum Tha will not release this Friday. Sources claim that director Neeraj Pandey’s musical romance has been deferred due to the unprecedented success of Kalki 2898 AD. Opening to full houses, director Nag Ashwin’s futuristic thriller starring Prabhas, Amitabh Bachchan, Kamal Haasan and Deepika Padukone is holding well during the week and is expected to continue its run in its second weekend too. In such a scenario, there could be screen-sharing issues as Kill and the Hollywood film Despicable Me 4 are also releasing this Friday. So, to avoid affecting the exhibitors and in the larger interest of film trade, Auron Mein Kahan Dum Tha makers are considering arriving on either July 12 or August 2.
03 July,2024 06:30 AM IST | Mumbai | The Hitlist TeamTasked with playing the role of a RA&W agent in Commander Karan Saxena, Gurmeet Choudhary didn’t need to look too far for inspiration. “My dad was responsible for training the new recruits who would join the army, and I have seen him train since I was a child,” says the actor, adding, “I’d [exercise] along with him and have enjoyed doing so since childhood. I like to be physically fit, and am a black belt holder. But the training required for the role of a RA&W agent is quite different. We had to shoot in real location, and pull off real fight sequences. For that, a lot of practice was needed. I requested my dad [to help me], and he taught me how to hold and load the gun, and how to use it as a torch.” While Choudhary, who made his debut with a teleseries, has been applauded for his physical prowess, (“Had I not been an actor, I’d be in the army,” he says), he believes adding sprinting to his regimen served as a game-changer. “I was clocking in 100 metres in 12 seconds, which is when my coach encouraged me to compete in the nationals. It helped me build immense stamina. At the time, I was working on two projects, and would, at times, go without sleep for four days. I could endure that because I practiced sprinting. If you notice, marathoners are lean, but sprinters are muscular. And even if your sprinting bout is only 12 seconds long, you need to warm up and prep for it for an hour. I was able to beat sprinters who are in their 20s, and a lot of the credit goes to the strength training I have done over the years. People speak of the importance of weight training today. But, in the west, whether you are a dancer or any other sports-person, weight-training is compulsorily done to retain muscle mass. A lot of that muscle mass helped me sprint better. That, along with my martial arts programme, helped me build a [holistic] routine,” says the actor, who lifts every evening, and practices either MMA or sprinting each morning. Weighing in on the popular notion that the success of an exercise programme is “80 per cent dependent on the diet, and 20 per cent, on the exercise regimen”, Choudhary says, given a chance, he’d alter the proportions. “I have understood that a fitness programme is dependent on the diet by 99 per cent. Only if your diet is absolutely regimented can you achieve and maintain a fantastic frame. My diet is severely controlled. I haven’t eaten a samosa in 14 years, and haven’t had sugar in years. At this stage in my career, I think I don’t have taste buds. I have created such a system for my body that I [don’t want to consume anything that’s hyper-palatable]. It’s a sacrifice I have made to achieve the things I have. In this world, merely two percent of individuals create a name for themselves. If I am among them, it is on me to make the required sacrifices. I have been training for years, but each day that I wake up, I fight the desire to eat sugar, and the urge to skip the gym. But, it is worth it all.” Along with his fitness enthusiast wife, actor Debina Bonnerjee, Choudhary says he encourages healthy eating habits among his kids. “We don’t let them watch the screen while having their meals. Our kids have never eaten pizza, or packaged foods. They also get different meals across the seven days of the week so that they can be introduced to new tastes.” Gurmeet on his daily dietary plan . I begin my day with butter coffee. The ghee we consume comes from Himachal [Pradesh]. An hour later, I consume a celery, lemon, ginger, amla, and mint juice.. My breakfast comprises five whole eggs, five egg whites, and avocado. An hour later, I have a few soaked and peeled almonds with milk. . Lunch comprises boiled chicken with broccoli and mushrooms. Later in the day, I have some blueberries.. In the evening, I again have avocado, and grilled fish or boiled chicken. . Before I head to bed, I have a protein shake with supplements. The Cheats: Shalini Pandey What’s your cheat meal: Chocolate cake is my ultimate comfort dessert. A flavourful biryani is another option. How often do you indulge: Frequently, because I am an active person. If I am travelling, I indulge a lot. Cheat meal Vs cheat day: I don’t plan this. It can be either, and depends on how my week has panned out. Do you compensate for it: I do compensate for any indulgence by ensuring that my diet, on most days, consists of clean, and nutritious foods. I exercise regularly, and also pay attention to portion sizes. In Mahesh Shetty's Fridge FruitsBengali sweetsNutellaChicken Fitness tip that works for Milind SomanMental [grit] is everything. Everyone can run. The human species has evolved [to be] the best running species. There is no animal that can run for as long as we can, and at our pace.
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