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Nikki 'Dr Simran' Walia is one of the most stunning faces on the small screen. Blessed with a good figure as well, Nikki has gathered many fans for her long running serial, Astitva. Radiant face, great skin tone with a body to match makes Nikki a very watchable actress.
Wanting to know all about how she maintains her looks and what her diet regime is like, we spoke to the Madhuri Dixit look alike.
Food fetish:
Nikki is not much of a food person. "I am not a foodie and eat very light. Though of course there are days when I really binge - like twice a month. And then it has to be pastas. In fact it is my craving for pasta that makes me go on a binge."
Food routine:
I rise quite early around 7.30 am and have a cup of herbal tea, which my bhabhi sends for me from Delhi. Then I have second cup of coffee, which is after 45 minutes. This is accompanied with biscuits or my favourite Wheat-a-bix.
I cheat on myself sometimes and skip breakfast when I have to rush for my shoots.
Lunch is at 12.30 and until 8 months ago I ate unit food. But now I eat Vital Foods. This is a nutritious meal packed and delivered to wherever you want. It's a dabba service and is really healthy and yummy. It is completely oil free and I have lost a lot of weight after I began with it.
After eating this if I am still hungry then I indulge in some khichdi which is a staple fare made on the set. It is too delicious to resist. I have no naashta (snacks) on the sets as it is too oily. When hungry I call for a sandwich or a dosa.
I skip dinner if I have had a heavy evening snack. Then I just have some fruits or salads. I love salads but hate soups.
All time fave:
Chinese cuisine is my weakness and China Garden, Mumbai my favourite Chinese eating-place. I also enjoy pastas at Don Jovani and on a holiday you may find me pigging out on the Chicken in a Basket at the J W Marriot, Mumbai.
Mangiferra, Mumbai also serves some great food.
Fitness
All these years I have never been health conscious. But since the past 8 months my husband forced me to get conscious about my health and now I make it a point to walk 60 minutes in a week. I am 5 ft 7" and am a pucca Punjaban with big shoulders and with even a little extra weight tend to look really big.
Wanting to know all about how she maintains her looks and what her diet regime is like, we spoke to the Madhuri Dixit look alike.
Beauty regime:
"I don't follow any beauty regime," she begins. "The only thing is that I drink lots of water. As for my skin I trust only two make-up removal products. One being Clean n' Clear Exfoliating Daily Wash by Johnson & Johnson and at bedtime I use Clinique Dramatically different. This I use all 365 1/4 days! Also I don't step out of the house without Clinique Oil free Sunblock (SPF 15). I never ever remove make-up with baby oil. And look what I said earlier... I don't use any make up regime," she laughs.
But on Sundays and days when she is not shooting she never uses any make-up except a blusher if she is looking pale.
"I don't follow any beauty regime," she begins. "The only thing is that I drink lots of water. As for my skin I trust only two make-up removal products. One being Clean n' Clear Exfoliating Daily Wash by Johnson & Johnson and at bedtime I use Clinique Dramatically different. This I use all 365 1/4 days! Also I don't step out of the house without Clinique Oil free Sunblock (SPF 15). I never ever remove make-up with baby oil. And look what I said earlier... I don't use any make up regime," she laughs.
But on Sundays and days when she is not shooting she never uses any make-up except a blusher if she is looking pale.
Food fetish:
Nikki is not much of a food person. "I am not a foodie and eat very light. Though of course there are days when I really binge - like twice a month. And then it has to be pastas. In fact it is my craving for pasta that makes me go on a binge."
Food routine:
I rise quite early around 7.30 am and have a cup of herbal tea, which my bhabhi sends for me from Delhi. Then I have second cup of coffee, which is after 45 minutes. This is accompanied with biscuits or my favourite Wheat-a-bix.
I cheat on myself sometimes and skip breakfast when I have to rush for my shoots.
Lunch is at 12.30 and until 8 months ago I ate unit food. But now I eat Vital Foods. This is a nutritious meal packed and delivered to wherever you want. It's a dabba service and is really healthy and yummy. It is completely oil free and I have lost a lot of weight after I began with it.
After eating this if I am still hungry then I indulge in some khichdi which is a staple fare made on the set. It is too delicious to resist. I have no naashta (snacks) on the sets as it is too oily. When hungry I call for a sandwich or a dosa.
I skip dinner if I have had a heavy evening snack. Then I just have some fruits or salads. I love salads but hate soups.
All time fave:
Chinese cuisine is my weakness and China Garden, Mumbai my favourite Chinese eating-place. I also enjoy pastas at Don Jovani and on a holiday you may find me pigging out on the Chicken in a Basket at the J W Marriot, Mumbai.
Mangiferra, Mumbai also serves some great food.
Fitness
All these years I have never been health conscious. But since the past 8 months my husband forced me to get conscious about my health and now I make it a point to walk 60 minutes in a week. I am 5 ft 7" and am a pucca Punjaban with big shoulders and with even a little extra weight tend to look really big.
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No Cooking:
I never cook, as I don't have the time for it. But when I do it turns out perfect. As my husband can't handle Indian spices as he was born and raised in UK I don't cook regular Indian food at all. And when I feel like eating a traditional meal I go over to my mom's place, as she is a super cook.
Sunday-time:
A perfect Sunday means getting up late, stuff myself at China Garden and no napping. As I don't sleep in the afternoon I spend the time with close friends and family, just chatting. Then I watch a movie with my husband and then have a good dinner at a good place. After which, I watch TV till I dose off. I get two Sundays a month when I don't shoot and at times I do some reading as it calms me. I am a very hyper person and reading relaxes me. I cuddle up on my window seat with my book and enter the world of imagination.
I never cook, as I don't have the time for it. But when I do it turns out perfect. As my husband can't handle Indian spices as he was born and raised in UK I don't cook regular Indian food at all. And when I feel like eating a traditional meal I go over to my mom's place, as she is a super cook.
Sunday-time:
A perfect Sunday means getting up late, stuff myself at China Garden and no napping. As I don't sleep in the afternoon I spend the time with close friends and family, just chatting. Then I watch a movie with my husband and then have a good dinner at a good place. After which, I watch TV till I dose off. I get two Sundays a month when I don't shoot and at times I do some reading as it calms me. I am a very hyper person and reading relaxes me. I cuddle up on my window seat with my book and enter the world of imagination.
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