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'I've maintained a one-pack
25 Jul 2007, 0000 hrs IST,AGENCIES


For a self-confessed foodie like Abhishek Bachchan, exercising is a
daunting task.

"I love junk food. I love eating Frankies at a store in front of my
house in Bandra," he says. And what about burning the calories after
consuming the carbs?

"I like to fool myself that I workout. At present I'm suffering in
the gym," he humours, making a face. But the actor agrees that in
his field it's a must to look fit and presentable. "I'm the only
actor who has been able to maintain a one-pack for eight years."
Abhishek recollects how during the making of Guru he was asked to
put on 11 kilos to suit the character he was playing. "I didn't know
that it would be so difficult to lose that weight."

And what does he have to say about actors like John Abraham, Hrithik
Roshan, Salman Khan, Shah Rukh Khan who are praised for their
physique?

"I really appreciate the way they maintain themselves. Look at John
and even Duggu (Hrithik).I also admire SRK and now I heard that even
Aamir is toning his muscles. Salman Khan too has such a fab body."
Closer home, he admires his dad Amitabh Bachchan. "

My dad is one great example of a fitness freak. I wish I could be
like him." So, does Abhishek have a personal trainer? "No I don't .
But my father has one and so I piggy-back on him." But what about
his soul? "Nobody can tell you how to keep the soul fit. You need to
be positive and happy."

Abhi Speak

'Nowadays people don't like to watch actors who are out of shape. I
hope to emulate actors like John, Hrithik, Salman and SRK some day.
They are so dedicated and work out religiously in the gym. I think I
should get myself a trainer'

kishore