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I am in, what I would like to call, the 'sweet spot', or 'the magic hour' of my life-Saif Ali Khan
11:08 PM
The actor on turning 50, testing one’s limits and how to be true to yourself
As told to Kunal Guha (MUMBAI MIRROR; October 26, 2020)
That age is just a number has to be the oldest cliche. Many benchmarks are created and revised based on how one has led one’s life. When I came into this profession, people felt the life of an actor rarely crossed 40. But today there are action heroes who are much older than I am.
When I was 35, I remember playing around with a hairdryer one day and noticed that my hairline had begun receding. At that point, I felt I would be lucky if I had any hair by the time I turned 40.
But now, at 50, I hope to have the same head of hair when I turn 70. When you’re young, you feel immortal and don’t really think about the end. But at this stage, I’ve acquired much more patience and understanding about life. I am in, what I would like to call, the 'sweet spot', or 'the magic hour' of my life. That bit of the struggle is now over and the problems of old age haven’t surfaced yet. Basically, you’re past the petty stuff and you’ve not yet developed intestinal issues related to age.
Pulling stunts
Being an actor is extremely demanding in terms of fitness levels. Even though I don’t think of myself as an action hero, I've done a lot of action roles over the years and I remember how tiring some of them were to pull off. You do it as long as you can, but when your knee starts hurting, and I’m sure it will happen with time, you have to find a way to adjust or get someone else to do it. Even Daniel Craig (as James Bond) has a body double.
With good editing and acting, the entire sequence can create a wonderful impression. And it makes sense to do so, rather than this misguided machismo that we have of wanting to do our own stunts (which is all very well till a certain age), but not at the risk of breaking your leg and endangering a project. I’ve nearly lost a thumb (Kaalakaandi, 2017), had my head cut open (Kya Kehna, 2000), resulting in several stitches and a terrible scar which people thought could be disastrous.
Moderation is the key
One of the famous dangers that film actors in India have always grappled with is the challenge of moderating their alcohol consumption. If you’re not careful, it can push you over the edge easily. While I sometimes like to indulge in a glass of wine, I don’t enjoy hangovers any more. So I try to do everything in moderation and constantly listen to my body. What keeps me going is the love for life and a sense of curiosity and the need to want to challenge myself. You have to strike a balance; you can’t burn the candle at both ends and need to enjoy yourself too. You have to learn to not get too close to the sun and not become too boring either.
Fitness fundas
The best and luckiest thing I have and what keeps me going is my job. That I’m an actor and am required to look a certain way provides that extra push to want to look good and stay fit. Most actors have done songs where they have danced on their knees. Akshay Kumar would wear knee pads, sometimes I wouldn’t bother and, later on, it would hurt. I’ve gotten away with it without any permanent damage, thankfully, but there’s certainly some amount of wear and tear, and you realise it’s not the most sensible thing to keep doing. But if you must, you should take the necessary precautions. In fact, we were prepping for a hectic dance number recently and muscles I had forgotten I had, started paining. It was a reminder of the fitness levels one needs to achieve and sustain in this profession.
Weight training may appeal to someone’s vanity and they may pump iron aggressively, but if you’re not mindful and strain yourself, before you know it, you may have joint and back problems. My fitness mantra lately has been to do 150 push-ups every other day, and it feels really good.
Eating right
Ultimately, the only way you can lose weight is by burning more calories than what you intake. I’ve started cooking and have dabbled in salads and a lot of fish dishes. Breakfast is usually a banana and a coffee followed by work-outs with weights. Lunch is fish and rice or fish and vegetables or maybe dal chawal with a papad. I try to have fruits in the afternoon followed by an hour of walking. I believe that carbs are necessary and so is a bit of sugar. So I also enjoy paranthas and dahi for breakfast on some days and various snacks and peanuts thrown in with sugar and salt through the day. If you eat correctly, it’s also good for your mind and it keeps you energised, positive and happy.
Re-evaluating priorities
While it’s all great to give it your all, why work harder than you should? We’ve shot for films where we have risen at 5 am and powered through 15-hour-shifts. And then, I’ve done a film like Tanhaji, where we shot for reasonable hours quite comfortably and managed focused work within the stipulated schedule and it was a massive hit too. It helps if you look within and project your unique self. That’s what being an actor is all about. We have a galaxy of stars because there’s not just one way of doing it, or one correct or cool expression for a thought or feeling. Also, count your blessings instead of fretting over something you have no control over.
With age comes...
Many wonder ‘what is it all for?’ something that seemed like a futile question once, but now, even I find myself mulling over these existential questions. Why do we have this level of consciousness... All you need to know is that we have a certain amount of time on this planet and there’s a saying in Hindu philosophy which goes that there’s a certain age when a man should toil and then there’s a time to take it easy and later, a time to renounce these worldly pleasures.
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SAIF HAS SOME ADVICE FOR YOU
1. Don’t pump weights according to how much someone else is pushing. What works for one can injure another. Always consult a trainer for weight training.
2. Avoid fad diets that eliminate carbs or sugar entirely. If you eat correctly, it’s good for your mind, keeps you energised, positive and happy.
3. Try to do everything in moderation and constantly listen to your body.
4. Focus on being positive and be proud of what is most unique about you.
Secret behind Saif Ali Khan's transformation for Jawaani Jaaneman revealed
8:30 AM
Chaya Unnikrishnan (DNA; September 26, 2019)
Just before he started filming his next, Jawaani Jaaneman, Saif Ali Khan underwent an amazing makeover. Not only did he do away with his long mane and sported a crew cut with a stubble but also lost approximately 11 kilos.
What’s interesting is that the Nawab did it all on his own without a trainer or a nutritionist. Earlier, there were reports of him following a no-sugar, no-carbs diet, but a source close to the actor denies it. “He is not trying to follow any no-sugar, no-salt and no carb diet. He is eating home-cooked meals, which includes dal, roti, chawal, subzi in proportion and a basic workout routine.”
The source adds that Saif has been playing characters that have required him to undergo various physical transformations. The first season of his debut web series Sacred Games and his upcoming film, Tanhaji: The Unsung Warrior needed him to bulk up to do justice to the characters. The actor also sported a beard for a long time for his roles of a warrior and a naga sadhu for Tanhaji and Laal Kaptaan respectively.
“After wrapping up these projects, Saif had to slip into his character for Jawaani Jaanemann, which is a coming-of-age film, for which he lost weight and changed his hairstyle. The actor underwent this transformation all by himself with healthy ghar ka khana,” the insider states, adding, “His cheat meals have only been on days he’d travel or special occasions like his birthday or the wrap-up of Jawaani Jaanemann. Since he prefers spending time at home, eating out has always been limited. He currently does weights and cardio without an instructor.”
When he was spotted with his new look, fans gushed over him saying he appears 15 years younger!
Saif Ali Khan working out aggressively to get muscular look for Phantom?
7:59 AM
Sonali Joshi Pitale (MID-DAY; May 7, 2014)
Saif Ali Khan is about to begin shooting for the next schedule of Kabir Khan’s film, Phantom. And since some scenes in the film need him to flaunt a muscular body, the actor has embarked on a new fitness regime. A source says, “In the next schedule, Saif has to do some high-octane stunts. Keeping that in mind, he has been working out twice a day. The actor even cut short his lunch break on the sets of Humshakals in a bid to make more time for exercise. He does not want to take it easy now; rather he is very keen to get a muscular body in time for the Phantom shoot.”
The actor has also been following a strict diet. “Apart from exercising in the morning and in the afternoon, he also does yoga at least thrice a week to make his body more flexible. He has been given a customised diet plan by Rujuta Diwekar, the dietitian he shares with wife, Kareena Kapoor. His personal fitness trainer, Kunal Dhandore, too accompanies him on his outdoor schedules to keep a check on his workout sessions. Saif has been working out religiously,” says the source.
Saif ’s spokesperson confirmed the news.
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