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Attainment of spiritual enlightenment
In Bollywood films, the attainment of spiritual enlightenment is often portrayed as a transformative experience that brings a sense of peace and purpose to the protagonist’s life. This journey towards enlightenment is often depicted as a personal and introspective one, where the protagonist must confront their inner demons and overcome obstacles in order to reach a state of inner peace. While the path towards enlightenment may differ for each individual, the ultimate goal remains the same: to find meaning and purpose in life.
Bollywood’s celebrities have been influencing the public with their food habits as they are a significant source of inspiration in maintaining a healthy lifestyle.
Close to the context, there js an assumption that eating non-vegetarian food or meat can help one stay fit. But those are beaten to death funds as a few celebrities gave it all up for several reasons and turned vegetarian for life.
Veteran Bollywood Astrologer cum Business Transformation Expert Hirav Shah says, “More and more folks are embracing a plant-based lifestyle these days. What could be the reason? Some are animal sympathizers or are concerned about the environment, while others have health concerns that make them avoid non-vegetarian food. Well, whatever the reason may be, there’s a growing number of people who are becoming vegan or vegetarian and are reaping the benefits of leading a healthier lifestyle.”
Hirav Shah takes a look at the list of Bollywood celebs who have turned vegetarian by giving up meat.
1. Riteish Deshmukh
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Noted Bollywood actor Riteish Deshmukh and his wife Genelia turned vegetarian a few years ago. The couple has been promoting shifting their life to vegetarianism and staying away from red meat. Riteish said, “I have been a hardcore meat eater who turned vegetarian four years ago in one of his social media posts. Let me be honest there have been times when I have craved the taste and indulgence of meat. With Plant-Based Meat around, I am a much happier vegetarian now. I would rather just imagine meat.”
2. Amitabh Bachchan
The PETA has named Amitabh Bachchan as the ‘hottest’ vegetarian celebrity, not once but thrice. The actor is known for making healthy choices, and he mentioned that he gave up meat along with rice, aerated drinks, smoking, and alcohol for health reasons. He is now leading a happy life and will be entering his 80th year soon.
3. Kangana Ranaut
The PETA organization even kept Kangana Ranaut’s name in the Hottest vegetarian PETA. She gained the title for giving up meat despite being born in a typical household that thrives on eating non-vegetarian food. Kangana, in one of her interviews, revealed, “Spiritually, being a non-vegetarian was blocking me. It was hard to leave, and I won’t say that I don’t crave it, but you can do it with your willpower.” Kangana also mentioned that she turned vegan after she found acidity symptoms in her.
4. Bhumi Pednekar
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Usually, we see Bhumi Pednekar being a vocal person about environmental protection. Adding to it, even Bhumi Pednekar turned vegetarian during the lockdown. In one of her SM posts, Bhumi spoke about how she had wanted to turn vegetarian for a long time, and she could finally do that. The talented actress also said that “My journey with Climate Warrior taught me a lot. It made me more compassionate towards other species and made me more humble.”
5. R Madhavan
For the records, R Madhavan is a vegetarian. In fact, he was named ‘Person Of The Year’ by PETA. Madhavan is passionate about nature and has spoken about growing tasteful herbs and veggies in his kitchen garden. In one of his interviews, Madhavan said, “I’m a vegetarian. When you see what goes inside a slaughterhouse, I think you’ll lose your appetite for animal flesh too.”
6. Aamir Khan
As a part of habituating a new lifestyle, Aamir Khan gave up eating meat.
Reportedly, there was a time for Aamir Khan when he used to relish eating fish, chicken, eggs, and meat. But later, the actor turned vegetarian, and not just that, he turned vegan and also gave up dairy. Sources reveal that all this happened after his ex-wife, Kiran Rao, showed him an impactful video, and later, he changed his diet plan.
7. Shahid Kapoor
Apart from being a terrific actor, Shahid Kapoor is also someone who has a hardcore fitness regime. Getting into the details, even Shahid Kapoor is a vegetarian. Reportedly, the actor gave up eating meat after reading Brian Hines’ Life Is Fair. The book was gifted to him by his father, Pankaj Kapur. Shahid Kapoor’s name also came in Asia’s ‘sexiest’ vegetarian back in 2011.
8. Shraddha Kapoor
Not many are aware that PETA named Shraddha Kapoor the ‘hottest’ vegetarian in 2020. Later, Shraddha also took to Instagram and spoke about not consuming meat. Though her family members eat meat, Shraddha remains a vegetarian. Shraddha revealed that PETA’s cookbook inspired her, and she mentioned that she is a smart eater but can’t give up food completely in her post.
Hirav Shah concludes by saying, “Bolly stars often create trends with their clothes, physique, and lifestyle choices. They even have thousands who follow them, so they must maintain a healthy image in public. When it comes to health and fitness, actors are perhaps the most influential as they are in shape and often flaunt their bodies. How they get, this is also of great interest. While exercising is important, diet is of utmost importance as it is your body’s fuel.”
Frequently Asked Questions About Bollywood Vegan Stars:
Is Akshay Kumar a vegan?
No, Akshay Kumar promotes a vegan lifestyle, but in real life, he is a meat eater.
Is Anushka Sharma a Vegan?
Virat and Anushka have always been animal lovers. It’s been years since they decided to adopt a meat-free lifestyle.
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