The heat is on!(shaleen bhanot)

Every summer the temperatures rise a few Celsius higher, the heat often takes a toll on our physique, skin and hair! But stars need to keep away from fatigue and look fresh even in the midst of heavy make-up, burning lights and humid shoot locations. We check on preventive measures our T.V celebs use to beat the blazing ball of fire!

Shaleen Bhanot :

I take bath twice if not thrice every day, just like kids do, just like kids do! There is nothing like a cold shower… it feels like a blessing in summers. I drink lots of Nariyal pani and keep my attitude cool- a hot head on a hot afternoon is not welcomed at all. When I am not shooting, I sit in my vanity van all the time. I avoid eating hot spicy stuff as it spoils your skin and makes one feel uneasy as spice often generates heat in the body. I do drink a lot of water and avoid roaming around in the sun, the less the exposure the better chances are of getting rid of the tan.

Smita Bansal :

I have a migraine problem so I have to be extra careful during summers to combat the Mumbai heat. I try not to stay empty stomach, as it could take a toll on my health. I thrive on fruits, be it apples or oranges and I drink water like a fish. Often when I am stressed and tired I gulp down a glass of flavoured Glucose. Best way to ward off the heat is to distract oneself from the weather conditions; I often concentrate on the company I am in, than worry about how hot it is outside! Now of course most indoor sets are air conditioned, so it's comfortable but in case of an odd outdoor shoot, exposure to sun and dust is unavoidable, so the distraction tip comes handy.

Monaz :

The best remedy to save the skin from sun damage is to apply sunscreen regularly. I drink litres of water. I don't avoid any specific food items just because it's summer time, it doesn't affect my digestive system! I drink lots of fluids to flush out all the acidic content in the body which rises in the season. I avoid colas as they are empty calories, and felicitate bloating and do not really quench thirst. I wash my face regularly and am even very particular about hair wash. In summers hair often accumulates sweat and becomes sticky, it's important to wash your hair everyday to feel fresh and smell good. In case of an on-location shoot one is helpless and has to bear the brunt, its best to drink Nimbu Pani in such situations.

Munisha Khatwani :

I try and stay indoors as far as possible, it's best to prevent than search for cures later! I take a cold water shower thrice a day. Keeping bottles of iced tea, diet coke, sweet lassi and Glucon D orange flavour often come handy. I carry all the refreshers in my ice-box whenever I am out shooting. I stay put in my vanity van between shoots.

Lataa Sabarwal :

The only way to prevent dehydration in summers is to drink lots of water, nimbu pani and vegetable juices. Often when I am driving, I wear a white full sleeves shirt, big dark shades to prevent dark shadows and a thin scarf to cover my hair and head from the soaring heat. According to me, colas and spicy food should be completely avoided. I eat and drink everything fresh to beat the Mumbai heat; stale food makes you bloat and burp.