After a long hiatus, actor Nargis Fakhri made a buzzing comeback last month with the release of the comedy film Housefull 5. Nargis first came to the spotlight after she appeared as the leading actor in Imtiaz Ali’s Rockstar, alongside Ranbir Kapoor. Since then, Nargis has been selective about her films but has always been in the public eye. In a new interview, Nargis spoke about her health and fitness and shared that she fasts for nine days, twice a year, and during this period she survives only on water.
In a chat with Soha Ali Khan on Hauterrfly’s YouTube channel, Nargis dropped a revelation that left Soha visibly stunned. “I do fasting twice a year, no food at all, just water for nine days. It’s very difficult. But once I’m done, I’m telling you, you look snatched. I mean, the jawline is out, the face is glowing. But I wouldn’t recommend it,” Nargis shared candidly. She explained that her wellness isn’t about shortcuts.
“Everybody wants a quick fix, but there’s no quick fix. It’s always a combination of things, and the combination for me seems to be great sleep. I sleep like eight hours a night. I also try to hydrate. Then also, my food choices. Like, I want foods that are nutritious and have vitamins and minerals in it,” she said.
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As more Bollywood stars embrace holistic lifestyles, Nargis isn’t alone in her mindful habits. Just last month, Kareena Kapoor Khan revealed she wraps up dinner by 6:30 PM, sleeps by 9:30 PM, and wakes up early to get her daily workout in.
Similarly, legendary actor Mumtaz, 77, shared her own discipline around diet and timing. Speaking with Radio Nasha, she said she gave up dinner entirely, following advice from Akshay Kumar to stop eating after 5–6 PM. “I am very strict about food. I don’t eat much. I don’t eat the wrong thing, lots of exercise, I take care of my face, my hair, I make my own mask. And I am very particular about timings,” Mumtaz revealed.
