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Abhishek Bachchan is impressed by Salman Khan's fit body (TOI Photo)
Exercising and keeping oneself fit can be quite a daunting task. And for a self-confessed foodie like actor Abhishek Bachchan, it surely is one. "I love junk food. I love eating frankies at a store in front of my house in Bandra," he says.
And what about burning the calories after consuming the carbs? "I like to fool myself that I workout. But I do cardio and weights as and when I am required to. At present I'm suffering in the gym," he humours, making a face. "I really need to be pushed to work out."
But the actor agrees that in his field it's a must to look fit and presentable. "Earlier, it wasn't a must for an actor to have a 6-pack abs but now it is. We need to look visually presentable," he says and adds laughingly, "I'm the only actor who has been able to maintain a one-pack for eight years."
Abhishek recollects how during the making of Guru he was asked to put on 11 kilos to suit the character he was playing. "I enjoyed putting on those many kilos but didn't know that it would be so difficult to lose all that weight."
Although not a fitness freak, he hopes that one day he will get inspired to hit the gym religiously. And what does he have to say about actors like John Abraham, Hrithik Roshan, Salman Khan, Shahrukh Khan who are praised for their physique?
And what about burning the calories after consuming the carbs? "I like to fool myself that I workout. But I do cardio and weights as and when I am required to. At present I'm suffering in the gym," he humours, making a face. "I really need to be pushed to work out."
But the actor agrees that in his field it's a must to look fit and presentable. "Earlier, it wasn't a must for an actor to have a 6-pack abs but now it is. We need to look visually presentable," he says and adds laughingly, "I'm the only actor who has been able to maintain a one-pack for eight years."
Abhishek recollects how during the making of Guru he was asked to put on 11 kilos to suit the character he was playing. "I enjoyed putting on those many kilos but didn't know that it would be so difficult to lose all that weight."
Although not a fitness freak, he hopes that one day he will get inspired to hit the gym religiously. And what does he have to say about actors like John Abraham, Hrithik Roshan, Salman Khan, Shahrukh Khan who are praised for their physique?
"Oh I really appreciate them and the way they maintain themselves. Look at John and even Duggu (Hrithik), he works out everyday. Even if he has been working till 10 in the night, he sees to it that he takes time out to workout. I also admire Shahrukh and now I heard that even Aamir Khan is toning his muscles. Salman Khan too has such a fab body."
Closer home, he admires his dad Amitabh Bachchan. "Forget about the younger actors, my dad is one great example of a fitness freak. He hits the gym everyday from 5.30 am to 8 am. He is so fit. I wish I could be like him." So, does Abhishek have a personal trainer?
Closer home, he admires his dad Amitabh Bachchan. "Forget about the younger actors, my dad is one great example of a fitness freak. He hits the gym everyday from 5.30 am to 8 am. He is so fit. I wish I could be like him." So, does Abhishek have a personal trainer?
"No I don't. But my father has one and so I piggy-back on him. But it's a good idea, I think I need to hire a personal trainer."
Well that's what the actor does for his body but what about his soul? "Nobody can tell you how to keep the soul fit. You just need to remain positive and happy."
Well that's what the actor does for his body but what about his soul? "Nobody can tell you how to keep the soul fit. You just need to remain positive and happy."
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