SRK reveals his fitness mantra, says he eats only one meal a day

Actor Shah Rukh Khan recently took on a fresh challenge by stepping into the shoes of an action hero in the blockbuster hit ‘Jawan’. This film not only thrilled his massive fanbase but also showcased Khan’s ability to excel in any genre, reaffirming his status as a cinematic icon.

In a candid conversation with ‘The Guardian’, Shah Rukh Khan opened up about his lifelong dream of playing an action hero, a vision he has nurtured since the early days of his career. "When I came into the industry, I was an athlete. My life’s dream was to have a six-pack, wear a white vest, have a lady with my arm around her, blood on my face, and a gun in my hand," Khan shared, with his signature wit. "My dream was to enter a room, someone says: ‘Who are you?’ and I shoot them." This dream has now become a reality with ‘Jawan’, where SRK’s action-packed performance has been met with widespread acclaim.

Khan described his unusual daily schedule, noting that he usually goes to bed around 5 a.m., just as Hollywood actor Mark Wahlberg starts his day. "If I’m shooting, I wake up around 9 or 10 a.m. After returning home at 2 a.m., I take a bath, work out, and then finally go to sleep," Khan explained.

During the interview, Khan also reflected on how he stayed active during the pandemic. With the world at a standstill, he encouraged his fans to take up new hobbies like cooking and regular exercise. True to his word, the actor committed to a rigorous fitness regimen, working out consistently to achieve the impressive physique required for his action roles. Khan also revealed that he typically eats only one meal a day—a personal choice unrelated to the popular trend of intermittent fasting—and spends about 30 minutes daily in the gym to maintain his fitness.

Looking ahead, Shah Rukh Khan is set to take on a new and exciting project titled ‘King’, directed by Sujoy Ghosh. The film, an action thriller, promises to be a dynamic narrative about a mentor and his disciple, played by Khan’s daughter Suhana Khan and Abhishek Bachchan, as they navigate a series of survival challenges.