Photo Credits: Rahul Jhangiani
NN:
As your Instagram bio says “Actor, Interior Designer, Animal lover, Health Junkie,” we’re pretty sure you are a multitasker. Introduce us to a day in your routine?
SS:
When I’m not shooting I start my day with a workout, post which I have meetings. In the evenings, I generally like to chill and watch one of my favourite series or movie, etc at home (I’m quite a home bird) or meet a friend for dinner.
NN:
Making your debut with industry stalwarts like Amitabh Bachchan and Shahrukh Khan, did you have the first time jitters or were you confident enough? Also, how was your experience doing the film?
SS:
Luckily for me I had interacted with Amit ji and Sharukh because of my sister so I was not intimidated as such. Adi is a wonderful director and I made some really good friends. So it was a beautiful, learning experience for me that I will always cherish.
NN:
Having a fit and healthy body is of utmost importance, we would love to know what your workout routine is like? Also, how do innovate your workout while shooting outdoors & travelling?
SS:
I mostly weight train and I have a good trainer who keeps introducing something new in my workout from time to time which is so important, otherwise the body gets too used to the same routine after a while and does not respond the same way. Mostly wherever I travel I have access to a gym so that’s great. Or I just do some freehand exercises in my room.
NN:
In a recent interview you spoke about having given up on wheat and lactose. How would you like to explain the effect of this change in your diet? What is your post-workout meal like? How do you manage diet while attending social events which leaves you with lesser choice?
SS:
So I’m not gluten intolerant but I’ve found that avoiding wheat has definitely made me leaner. I try and avoid packaged gluten free foods though, and keep it as fresh and natural as possible. I’m lactose intolerant and avoiding it has shown me a world of a difference in my lower tummy especially. So when I’m attending an event I eat before or carry some nuts to munch on if gaps are too long or 2 boiled eggs or some fruit.
