Bollywood actress Nargis Fakhri recently revealed a surprising detail about her fitness routine. She shared that she fasts twice a year for nine consecutive days, consuming only water during this period.
Nargis Fakhri: Bollywood's glamorous actress Nargis Fakhri has made a revelation about her fitness and beauty secrets that has surprised her fans as well as many celebrities. During a recent interview, Nargis said that she fasts for 9 days twice a year, during which she only drinks water and eats nothing.
In a conversation with actress Soha Ali Khan on the Hotterfly YouTube channel, Nargis explained that this is her personal fitness routine, which she has been following for a long time. However, she clearly stated that it is very difficult and challenging, so she would not advise anyone to do it.
Relies on Water for Glowing Skin
Nargis Fakhri said, "I fast twice a year, I don't eat anything for nine days, only drink water. It's very difficult, but when it's over, the face glows, the jawline looks perfect, and you feel fresh." Soha Ali Khan was also surprised to hear this from Nargis.
Soha asked if it was safe for health, to which Nargis replied, "No, I wouldn't tell others to do it because it's not for everyone. Everyone's body is different. But I feel benefited by it."
Also Pays Attention to Sleep and Nutrition
In the conversation, Nargis also mentioned that the secret to her fitness is not just fasting, but also good sleep and a balanced diet. She said, "I try to get 8 hours of sleep every night. Apart from this, I drink a lot of water to stay hydrated. My food is also healthy, which contains plenty of vitamins and minerals."
Nargis also acknowledged that people want shortcuts in fitness, but changes don't come quickly. According to her, fitness is a combination of many things; you can't perform miracles by changing just one thing.
Journey from 'Rockstar' to 'Housefull 5'
Nargis Fakhri made her Bollywood debut in 2011 with Imtiaz Ali's superhit film Rockstar alongside Ranbir Kapoor. Her character Heer in the film won the hearts of the audience and gave her a b identity. After this, Nargis appeared in the Dhatting Nach song in Phata Poster Nikla Hero with Shahid Kapoor, while she has marked her presence in many hit films like Main Tera Hero with Varun Dhawan, Kick with Salman Khan, Housefull 3 with Akshay Kumar, and Dishoom with John Abraham.
Recently, by returning in Housefull 5, Nargis has once again grabbed the attention of the audience. Although she has not yet made any official announcement regarding her next project, it is believed that she may sign a new film soon.
Fans are Concerned
While some people are praising Nargis's willpower for her 9-day water fast, many fans on social media have expressed concern, calling it dangerous. Doctors generally do not recommend such a long water fast because it can lead to a deficiency of nutrients in the body. Nargis herself reiterated that, "I did this of my own accord, but if anyone else wants to do it, they should definitely consult a doctor."
This fitness routine of Nargis has sparked a debate: does self-care mean self-infliction? Although Nargis says that it helps her detox mentally and physically, experts are warning against adopting it without guidance.
