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Shobana's Diet Secret: Hunger Drives Her Fitness
31 Jul
Summary
- Actress Shobana, 56, balances dance and acting with a unique diet.
- She combines protein shakes with varied dieting plans for energy.
- Shobana avoids pizza, burgers, and red meat but enjoys Thai food.

Veteran actress and classical dancer Shobana, 56, continues to captivate audiences with her enduring fitness and grace, balancing a prolific acting career with regular dance performances. She is set to appear in Nitesh Tiwari's upcoming 'Ramayana'.
Shobana revealed her unique approach to maintaining health and energy, which involves a combination of protein shakes and dieting to combat persistent hunger. This flexible strategy allows her to adapt to her body's needs and her demanding lifestyle as a performer.
Her dietary choices exclude popular comfort foods such as pizza, burgers, pasta, and red meat, focusing instead on what supports her active life. Despite these restrictions, Shobana allows herself occasional indulgences, particularly enjoying Thai cuisine and desserts in moderation.
Shobana began her film career in 1980 in Tamil cinema, later debuting in Malayalam films. She hails from a family with a strong performing arts legacy and will portray Kaikesi in 'Ramayana', a film also featuring Ranbir Kapoor and Yash.