Bollywood’s fitness game is no joke, and the people ensuring celebrities stay on track are often armed with stories that fans never get to hear. Celebrity nutritionist Pooja Makhija, who has guided several actors through major physical transformations, recently opened up about what it’s really like to keep stars on a strict diet — and let’s just say, it’s not the same with everyone.

During a conversation with Raj Shamani on his podcast, Pooja was asked which celebrity gave her the toughest time during diet planning. Without hesitation, she took Ranbir Kapoor’s name, calling him “naughty” when it came to following food rules.
Ranbir Kapoor’s Mutton Love and His Vegetable Juice Drama
According to Pooja, Ranbir wasn’t ready to part ways with his favourite food. “Ranbir used to tell me, ‘Pooja, you’re trying to stop my mutton. I’m not listening to you,’” she recalled with a laugh. His dislike for vegetable juice was even stronger — he flat-out refused to drink it.
But there’s a surprising twist. A few years later, when Pooja met Neetu Kapoor, Ranbir’s mother she told her that he never skips his vegetable juice anymore. From avoiding it to making it a daily habit — Ranbir’s diet journey has clearly come a long way.
Shahid Kapoor: The Most Disciplined Actor She Has Worked With
While some stars negotiate every food item, others follow the plan like a rulebook. For Pooja, that person is Shahid Kapoor.
She called him the most disciplined actor she has handled, saying he has no issues repeating the same meal for months. “Shahid can eat ragi steam balls every day for lunch — weeks, months, it doesn’t matter. He won’t complain or get bored,” she shared. His minimal, no-fuss approach makes him one of the most consistent celebrity clients.
Pooja also mentioned that Deepika Padukone follows her diet plans with equal sincerity.
On the work front, Ranbir Kapoor is gearing up for one of his most anticipated roles in Nitesh Tiwari’s Ramayana. Meanwhile, Shahid Kapoor will next appear in Cocktail 2, the sequel to the 2012 hit Cocktail.
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