Mumtaz: 78 and Fit, Credits Strict Diet & Akshay Kumar

At 78, veteran actress Mumtaz continues to captivate with her enduring charm and impressive fitness. She attributes her vitality to a disciplined regimen, including strict dietary habits, regular exercise, and guidance from Akshay Kumar.

Mumtaz shared that a significant hurdle to fitness for many is laziness, noting her own practice of completely avoiding dinner. She finishes her meals by 4 pm, consuming nothing further until the next day, with only an occasional apple if hunger arises.

Her mornings start simply with cereal and milk, followed by lunch as her main meal, typically including one jowar or bajra roti with meat or vegetables. This strict schedule requires significant willpower, as she points out that most people find such discipline challenging.

Beyond diet, Mumtaz dedicates about 90 minutes daily to physical activity, including strength training with 5 kg weights. She believes consistency and hard work are fundamental to success, echoing her own journey to becoming Mumtaz.

She also follows advice from Dev Anand, who encouraged her to always look young, stating, 'age is a bloody number.' This aligns with Akshay Kumar's consistent advocacy for early dinners, recommending meals around 6:30 pm for proper digestion before sleep.