A leading star of the 1970s, Mumtaz continues to impress with her radiant appearance even at the age of 78. The veteran performer, remembered for films like Aap Ki Kasam, recently spoke about the disciplined lifestyle that helps her maintain her youthful charm. During a discussion with Vickey Lalwani, she revealed a piece of guidance once shared by Akshay Kumar—a habit that has significantly influenced her routine: avoiding late-night meals.
She explained that she completely avoids eating in the evening, following a strict pattern that aligns with this advice. Her last meal of the day is usually finished by around 4 pm, after which she refrains from consuming anything until the next morning. On rare occasions, if hunger strikes, she may eat a piece of fruit, such as an apple, but otherwise maintains a long fasting window overnight.
"I don’t eat in the evening. Even Akshay Kumar once told me the same—don’t eat at night, and he follows it too.." she said.
Her daily routine begins on a simple note. Breakfast typically consists of a light, Western-style meal like cereal served with milk. Lunch, however, is her most substantial meal of the day. She prefers a single flatbread made from grains like jowar or bajra, paired with either vegetables or a meat preparation. After this meal, she avoids further eating, demonstrating a high level of consistency and restraint.
She emphasized that maintaining such habits requires strong willpower, noting that many individuals struggle to follow such a disciplined approach. Beyond diet, physical activity plays a crucial role in her lifestyle. She dedicates approximately an hour and a half each day to exercise, which includes strength training with moderate weights, leg workouts, and dozens of squats. Additionally, she practices facial exercises to help maintain her appearance.
Akshay Kumar has also publicly supported early dining, explaining that finishing meals in the early evening allows the body sufficient time to digest food before sleep, contributing to better overall health.
Throughout her career, Mumtaz shared memorable on-screen chemistry with iconic actors such as Rajesh Khanna, Dilip Kumar, and Sanjeev Kumar, leaving behind a lasting legacy in Indian cinema.
She explained that she completely avoids eating in the evening, following a strict pattern that aligns with this advice. Her last meal of the day is usually finished by around 4 pm, after which she refrains from consuming anything until the next morning. On rare occasions, if hunger strikes, she may eat a piece of fruit, such as an apple, but otherwise maintains a long fasting window overnight.
"I don’t eat in the evening. Even Akshay Kumar once told me the same—don’t eat at night, and he follows it too.." she said.
Her daily routine begins on a simple note. Breakfast typically consists of a light, Western-style meal like cereal served with milk. Lunch, however, is her most substantial meal of the day. She prefers a single flatbread made from grains like jowar or bajra, paired with either vegetables or a meat preparation. After this meal, she avoids further eating, demonstrating a high level of consistency and restraint.
She emphasized that maintaining such habits requires strong willpower, noting that many individuals struggle to follow such a disciplined approach. Beyond diet, physical activity plays a crucial role in her lifestyle. She dedicates approximately an hour and a half each day to exercise, which includes strength training with moderate weights, leg workouts, and dozens of squats. Additionally, she practices facial exercises to help maintain her appearance.
Akshay Kumar has also publicly supported early dining, explaining that finishing meals in the early evening allows the body sufficient time to digest food before sleep, contributing to better overall health.
Throughout her career, Mumtaz shared memorable on-screen chemistry with iconic actors such as Rajesh Khanna, Dilip Kumar, and Sanjeev Kumar, leaving behind a lasting legacy in Indian cinema.
