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Veteran filmmaker and actor Rakesh Roshan has shared the secrets behind maintaining his fitness at the age of 76, saying discipline and healthy eating have become an integral part of his daily life. The filmmaker, who successfully battled throat cancer in 2019, revealed that he has become even more committed to exercise and nutrition over the past few years.

In a conversation with his daughter Sunaina Roshan , Rakesh spoke about ageing gracefully and why staying physically active is essential as one grows older. According to the filmmaker, advancing age is all the more reason to focus on strength and overall well-being.

"I feel that as you age, you must train yourself a little more because that keeps you fit and healthy. I've seen people after 65 or 70 whose shoulders bend and whose stomachs protrude." Sunaina also praised her father's unwavering commitment to his workouts, noting that he follows a disciplined routine both inside and outside the gym.

Rakesh Roshan says food matters more than workoutsWhile many believe exercise is the key to staying fit, Rakesh feels nutrition plays a much bigger role.

Explaining his approach, Roshan said, "Exercise, I feel, is only 10% to keep yourself fit. The remaining 90% is the food I have. This is what I started in the last three years, and it has made a lot of change in me. I sleep well, I wake up fresh, and now it has become a routine."

The veteran filmmaker added that making healthier food choices has transformed not only his physical health but also his energy levels and sleep quality.

The veteran actor admitted that there are days when he feels lazy, but he never lets that stop him from showing up. "It's very rare that I don't go to the gym. Even if I'm feeling lazy and don't want to work out, I still step into the gym and do whatever little I can. That warms me up and then I complete my exercise. Showing up is more important than training." He encouraged people to treat exercise as a non-negotiable part of everyday life.

"You have breakfast, lunch and dinner every day. Working out should also become a part of your routine. People don't realise that. When they don't, they face health problems and diseases. It's very difficult to fight that. But when you're healthy and fit from within, life becomes much easier.”

Sunaina Roshan shares her own health journeyEchoing her father's views, Sunaina Roshan revealed that adopting a healthier lifestyle had significantly improved her own health. "When I started training and eating healthy, I actually reversed my Grade 1 fatty liver. So I totally understand what that means." Her experience, she said, reinforced the importance of consistency in both fitness and diet.

Life after cancer strengthened his resolve, reveals Rakesh RoshanRakesh Roshan was diagnosed with throat cancer in 2019 and successfully recovered after undergoing treatment. Since then, the filmmaker has embraced an even more disciplined lifestyle, making regular exercise and mindful eating central to his daily routine. His latest remarks reflect his belief that long-term health is built through consistency rather than short-term effort.

Disclaimer: The fitness routines, diet philosophies and health claims mentioned in this article reflect the personal experiences and anecdotal insights of the celebrities mentioned. They do not constitute formal medical, nutritional, or health advice.