TOI: Sushmita is the true indian diva-Shaleen

Har Yug Me Aayega Ek Arjun. YES, lead actorShaleen Malhotra is the new action hero on the small screen fighting crime and criminals.

Shaleen, whose claim to fame was participating in youth reality show Roadies in the second season, was later also seen assisting the audition rounds in next few seasons. Given the stunts in his new weekend show, we speak to Shaleen about his fitness role models and workout schedule.

Ask him about his exercise regimen and he says, "While working out I concentrate more on exercises related to strength and endurance. I focus on strengthening muscles. I Work Out for one and a half hours every alternate day." So does he follow a fix diet? He replies, "No. I believe people should eat what they like but should know how to burn it. Eat healthy and Work It out."

So while working out for the rough and tough look, was there a specific area which required more attention? Shaleen says, "My abs have been a problem area because I have a tendency to put on weight easily there." And what would his strengths be? He replies, "I think my biceps and legs are the strong areas in my body."

Talking about his fitness role model, he says, "Well, there are so many people. But to name one -Jason Statham. He has a great body. Back home it has to be Hrithik Roshan in male celebrities and Sushmita Sen in female celebrities. She is the true Indian diva."