Here’s how Shahid Kapoor is staying fit for Padmavati, know all about his diet now : Bollywood News

Shahid Kapoor is currently aiming at building up a warrior like body since he will be essaying the role of a Rajput king in his next. We are talking about Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s epic drama Padmavati in which he plays the role of Raja Ratan Singh.

Here’s how Shahid Kapoor is staying fit for Padmavati, know all about his diet now

Shahid Kapoor is currently undergoing training to get a lean frame and for the same and for the same, is closely working with celebrated chef Kelvin Cheung, Head chef at Bastian and former chef at Ellipsis to customize his meals. The actor got the Canadian chef on board to chalk out his meal plans, which change with his workouts and body requirements. The meals that are completely vegetarian are customized to make it wholesome, healthy and delicious.

Shahid Kapoor who has been the poster boy for vegetarianism and has even bagged the ‘hottest vegetarian’ title thrice, has been on a special diet, which comprises of three meals and two snack packs. The diet involves a lot of greens, high protein grains and legumes and healthy carbohydrates.

Revealing about Shahid's diet Chef Kelvin said, "Shahid has always been fit and healthy but he also needs an energy boost to survive the long working hours of this arduous schedule and the aim is to efficiently give him stronger muscle mass while maintaining the aesthetics of his look.” The star's diet also majorly comprises a lot of Asian style of cooking, given that he is completely off salt and the spices used in Asian cuisine give the meal a certain flavour despite the absence of salt.

Talking about his indulgences, the chef added, “His treats are usually small, sweet nuggets made of coconut milk as he doesn't consume any artificial sugar. A bowl of cut mangoes is a summer indulgence. He's completely focused and always prepared to follow a meal always prepared to follow a meal design.”

Confirming about his diet schedule, Shahid Kapoor too spoke about the same saying, "Fitness has always been a part of who I am. Even though it can be tougher for me as a vegetarian, it's completely worth it and satisfying at the end of the day.”

Besides Shahid Kapoor, Padmavati also stars Deepika Padukone in the titular role and Ranveer Singh as the antagonist.