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"I don't do..., I don't touch...I will take one tablespoon..." Salman Khan talks about importance of cheat meals in his life
ETimes | May 28, 2026 2:39 PM CST

Salman Khan is one of Bollywood's finest actors, known for his screen presence, flawless acting, and chiseled body. Many young men idolise him for his fitness regime and are always keen to know what he eats to be so fit and in shape at the age of 60. In a recent interview with Variety India on their YouTube channel, the actor revealed that for him everyday is a cheat day. Scroll down to read the details.


What did Salman Khan say
In the interview, when he was asked about his first cheat meal after a major transformation, the 60-year-old actor, said, “Every day is a cheat day for me. I’d rather spend that extra 20 minutes in the gym or the extra one hour in the gym, but I’ll eat what I’ll eat. I don’t do steamed.” The actor continued, “The amount of protein that I need to eat, I just eat…no matter how tasty the food is…I will take one tablespoon of rice. I don’t touch rotis. That’s it. And then whatever protein I need, I try to finish it with that one tablespoon of rice.”



Salman's love for Ghar Ka Khana
According to a report by Moneycontrol, Salman Khan had said, "I will eat anything but won't overeat. Like, say, one spoon of rice or at max one and a half, whatever vegetables, then chicken or mutton or fish." According to trainer Rakkesh R Uddiyar, Salman's eating habits are deeply rooted in family traditions. He prefers food cooked at home, especially by his mother, Salma Khan. He further revealed, "He only eats home food, cooked by his mother. No matter what food you bring in, he would say, 'Ghar ka khana do. Mummy ne jo banaya wahi khana lagao. Wahi khaunga."