'I can't afford to eat chocolates'- Manav

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"I can't afford to eat chocolates... "



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anav Gohil - he's the tough cop in CID, and and now he's going to take on more dares with AXN's Fear Factor with wife Shweta. But Manav isn't all brawn. The seemingly tough exterior hides a shy guy who prefers to let his work do the talking. To get the lowdown on how he keeps himself fit, Chikita Kukreja tracked him down.


I try to do a lot of cardio excercises

How do you keep fit?
I try to do a lot of cardio exercises like spinning whenever I get the time and eat 'proper' food as far as possible.

Do you workout in a gym?
Yes, I do work out in the Nautilus gym in Lokhandwala Complex. But only since the last six months, as I had broken my ribs while riding horseback on the sets of Shhh....Koi Hai.

How often do you go gymming?
I can't make it to the gym very often, but I try to go at least four times a week.

What do you prefer- cardio or weight exercise?
Any time, its cardio for me.

Do you follow a strict diet schedule?
Not really, but yes, I need to have all vitamins and proteins I can get!Actually, even if I put on a little weight on my face, it would hamper me on the professional front.




Little bit of weight hampers my proffessional front

How many meals do you have in a day?
Five, sometimes six.

Which one of them is most important for you?
My breakfast has to be good and heavy because, if I don't have my first meal, I am not sure when will my next meal be.

What does your breakfast comprise of?
It's usually a combination of sandwiches, cornflakes, carbohydrates and milk.
Actually all nutritional stuff.

Do you also binge on any health drink?
Yes, for sure. I need to have a glass of nariyal pani, milk, water and when at gym, I need to have a glass of watermelon juice.


I am spritually connected to Buddhism

Do you avoid eating something that happens to be your favourite?
Chocolates, I just love them but I can't afford to gobble them very often. Oily food is yet another thing that i don't like, but then, I can't avoid it on the sets.

Does your profession affect your health?
Yes, at times. But if it wouldn't have happened this way, then my career would have been 'chaupat'!

And it's like, if I have to work out, I push myself a bit and get up at six in the morning instead of at nine and make it to the gym. So, sometimes it affects me in a positive way.

Do you mediate or go in for some yoga?
No, I don't do either. But I am spiritually connected to Buddhism and I pray regularly. It's like, you need to learn the ways of life and transform your self.


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Manav-Shweta's Fear Factor
By: Sandipan Dalal
November 2, 2005
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Manav Gohil and Shweta Kawaatra
Actor couple Manav Gohil and Shweta Kawaatra will be the first couple to test their physical and psychological limits in the second series of Sony's Fear Factor India, to be shot between November 26 and 29 in Malaysia.

Talking about his preparations, Gohil says, "The very thought of participating in the show gives me a kick. I've always been driven by adventure. I was a little down when I couldn't make it for the first series due to my hectic schedule; I'm not making any special efforts now, other than working out at the gym regularly; building my stamina and ensuring I stay fit."

Manav's snake-savvy

The homework started when Gohil and Kawaatra attempted to take lessons from former participants (who took the test in September), as the latter shared their tough experiences and encounters alike.

Says Gohil, "They all said that it was quite an experience. A few had to attempt a mid-air jump from an aircraft; some landed up with electric fish and a few even pounced on glass sheets. But I believe it's all in your psyche — if you are willing to execute it, you will emerge a winner."

The actor confesses to have developed a taste for bungee jumping, paragliding and water rafting over the years. During his college days, he says he conducted trekking tours to Dalhousie and Manali.

"Once, we were making our way through a jungle during a college camping trip, when I spotted a Himalayan viper. I had to catch the snake before it could attack; I was shivering, but managed to a get a firm grip on it before it made a move," the actor remembers.

Manav is looking forward to the brief that will give them a feel of the daunting tasks. "But the idea of facing such challenges is yet to set in. I'm sure I'm going to feel the anxiety a week before D-day," adds Gohil.

Shweta's goose bumps

However, wife Shweta (presently in Australia) is yet to prepare herself. Gohil informs us that heights, streams of water and worms are "fear elements" for her. Despite the obstacles, the actress is not wavering. "Honestly, it's not her cup of tea," explains her husband.

"She simply wants to explore an adventurous show that we've seen on AXN so far. It's definitely an experience, irrespective of whether you lose or win. Shweta's aware of the fact that she can't overcome the levels ,but she's going to cheer for me — in return, I'm going to give her mental calm."


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