Rakesh Roshan reveals why he follows a strict diet and never skips the gym at 76
Mumbai, July 22
Veteran filmmaker and actor Rakesh Roshan has opened up about his disciplined fitness routine, and also revealed that at the age of 76, he continues to prioritise regular workouts and a strict diet to stay healthy.
Speaking in a conversation with his daughter Sunaina Roshan, the filmmaker shared that he has become even more committed to fitness as he has grown older.
Talking about ageing and the importance of staying active, Rakesh said, "I feel that as you age, you must train yourself a little more because that keeps you fit and healthy. I've seen people after 65 or 70 whose shoulders bend and whose stomachs protrude."
Praising her father's dedication, Sunaina pointed out how apart from weight training and regular gym sessions, he is also disciplined when it comes to his food habits.
Agreeing with her, Rakesh said that diet plays a bigger role than exercise to maintain good health.
"Exercise, I feel, is only 10% to keep yourself fit. The remaining 90% is the food I have. This is what I started in the last three years, and it has made a lot of change in me. I sleep well, I wake up fresh, and now it has become a routine," he shared.
When asked what he does on days when he doesn't feel like working out, Rakesh admitted that such instances are rare and he motivates himself.
"It's very rare that I don't go to the gym. Even if I'm feeling lazy and don't want to work out, I still step into the gym and do whatever little I can. That warms me up and then I complete my exercise. Showing up is more important than training," he said.
He added, "You have breakfast, lunch and dinner every day. Working out should also become a part of your routine. People don't realise that. When they don't, they face health problems and diseases. It's very difficult to fight that. But when you're healthy and fit from within, life becomes much easier."
Responding to his remarks, Sunaina revealed that adopting a healthier lifestyle had helped her reverse her Grade 3 fatty liver. "When I started training and eating healthy, I actually reversed my Grade 1 fatty liver. So I totally understand what that means," she said.
For the uninitiated, Rakesh Roshan had earlier battled throat cancer in 2019 and emerged victorious.
Ever since then, the actor became even more health focused and disciplined.
— IANS
Reader Comments
"Showing up is more important than training" — that line hit hard. So many of us wait for motivation, but discipline is what really matters. Sunaina reversing her fatty liver is also a great testament to how diet can heal from within. This is the kind of positivity Bollywood should promote more often.
Honestly, this is refreshing to see. In the West, we have so many older celebrities who just rely on surgeries and filters. Rakesh Roshan walking the talk on natural fitness and diet is commendable. The father-daughter bonding over health goals is also beautiful.
Great advice, but India mein implementation is tough for the common man. Gym memberships are expensive and not everyone has time or access to healthy food. Still, his discipline is admirable. Maybe if our politicians had even 10% of this discipline, the country would be in better shape! 😅
As a 50-year-old, this gives me hope. The "shoulders bend and stomachs protrude" description is so accurate — I've seen it happen to many relatives. I'm going to take his advice seriously. Showing up is key, even if it's just 15 minutes in the morning. Thank you, Rakesh ji, for the real talk.
Love the father-daughter dynamic here. Sunaina is clearly her father's daughter in terms of discipline. The Grade 3 fatty liver reversal is incredible — shows that even serious conditions can be managed with lifestyle changes. This should be shared
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