Kiara Advani shot her first ever bikini scene for Aditya Chopra’s War 2. A glimpse of which was shared both in the film’s trailer and today in the song “Aavan Jaavan”. Kiara’s toned body became a highlight of the song. However, the actress followed a strict diet and workout regime to gain that body.
About two months ago, Kiara Advani’s nutritionist shared her diet and workout routine with Pinkvilla. She revealed, “When Kiara spoke to me for her prep, the goal was clear: to be in the best shape of her life for her first-ever bikini shot on screen. She didn’t want shortcuts. She wasn’t looking for a crash diet or a quick fix. She wanted something sustainable, holistic—and something that made her feel strong.”
With the goal to tone and build lean muscle for the actress, Nicole and Kiara began to follow a strict diet that included measuring every ingredient she ate. “Every ingredient had to be measured, even down to the oil used in cooking or a few shavings of Parmesan on her Buddha bowl.”
She explained, “Her mornings always started with her non-negotiable protein pancakes. The pancakes were made with oat flour, walnut flour, protein powder, maple syrup/ monk fruit, and water, topped with fresh berries and homemade hazelnut butter. She loved them so much that we even shot a video before she left for her European schedule to ensure the entire team knew exactly how to make them right.”
Kiara’s lunch and dinner mostly featured grilled chicken, chicken curries, asparagus, baby potatoes, avacado, edamame, pesto, hummus vegetable crudites. “We kept her meals light but high in protein and tailored them closely to her training and shoot schedule.”
She added, “For snacks or post-workout fuel, one of her favorites was good old sattu chaas—a blend of roasted Bengal gram flour seasoned lightly with Jeera powder and coriander leaves. It’s a refreshing, natural Indian protein-rich drink that helped with hydration and recovery, especially after long workouts or outdoor shoots.”
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Speaking about the bikini shoot, the nutritionist shared, “We didn’t do anything drastic or unhealthy—no extreme cutting or water depletion. Instead, we planned it backwards—adjusting sodium, water, and fiber intake gradually while keeping energy levels high. While they were shooting in Tuscany and Rome, I coordinated with the local chefs every night after dinner to plan the next day’s meals. We shared allergen information, sourced local ingredients, and designed menus that aligned with her macros and the demands of the shoot.”
Nicole shared that apart from her diet, sleep played a crucial role. “We were intentional about setting a circadian rhythm, ensuring she got adequate rest, which in turn allowed her metabolism, mood, and energy to stay regulated. Everything—her meal timings, training windows, and even caffeine intake—was structured around this rhythm. With her demanding shoot schedule and training simultaneously, her body needed recovery, and building a strong sleep-wake routine helped us optimize everything else. She was in bed by 8 pm. Her dedication and discipline was commendable.”
