Kriti Sanon On Being On A Low-Cal Diet For The First Time Ever

MUMBAI -Actress Kriti Sanon said she followed a strict calorie-deficit diet and consistent workout routine to prepare for her role in ‘Cocktail 2.’

Kriti said it was the first time she had followed such a disciplined fitness plan.

“Honestly, during ‘Cocktail,’ it was the only time when I was on a very strict diet and a consistent workout routine. And for the first time, I followed a calorie-deficient diet, which had never happened in my life,” she said.

She added that maintaining the diet while shooting in Sicily, Italy, was challenging because of the local cuisine.

“We were shooting in Italy, in Sicily… and when it comes to food there, it’s mostly pizza, pasta, pizza… all of that. And I was like… ah,” she said.

Kriti had earlier shared that she chose the film after completing the emotionally intense ‘Tere Ishk Mein.’

“’Tere Ishk Mein’ was so emotionally draining that it had completely emptied me emotionally. I felt I needed something light and fun, and that’s when Cocktail came my way,” she said.

She added that balancing emotionally heavy roles with lighter characters is important for an actor.

“It’s also nice to play characters that are poles apart, to not get too much of the load on you emotionally, because going back-to-back with deeply layered roles can take a toll on you,” she said.

The film also stars Shahid Kapoor and Rashmika Mandanna and is scheduled to release in cinemas on June 19. (IANS)