13082024-LSTL-01.qxd 8/12/2024 7:45 PM Page 1 c m y b TRIBUNE KING KHAN WILL ROAR AGAIN Get ready to witness a cinematic spectacle as Shah Rukh Khan joins forces with his sons Aryan Khan and AbRam Khan for the Hindi version of Disney’s Mufasa: The Lion King. Scheduled to roar into Indian theatres on December 20, this latest instalment in the Lion King saga is directed by Barry Jenkins. Anandita Gupta T HE moment his bare-chested, lithe frame stepped out of a giant wooden trunk in Alisha Chinai’s music video Made In India, Milind Soman catapulted into a national crush of sorts. Since then, he’s stayed in the spotlight for decades, finding fame as a supermodel, actor, TV presenter and fitness enthusiast. Even at 58, Soman retains much of his Greek God charm. His sculpted physique, barefoot marathons and his incredible achievements in endurance sports, have rightfully earned him the title of Iron-Man of India. His advocacy for healthy, sustainable living and various fitness campaigns have always kept him in the news. And adding yet another feather to his overflowing cap, the fitness icon has now come up with his second book, Keep Moving. Written by Roopa Pai (author of Milind Soman’s memoir Made In India), this book is a part-biography, part-fitness journey of the Soman trio. It documents the fitness journeys of 58-year-old Milind Soman, his 32-year-old wife Ankita Konwar and 85-year-old mother Usha. Delving into the fitness choices made by these three people of different age groups; the book explores their different perspectives on being holistically healthy. We caught up with Milind Soman to know more about the book and his inspiring fitness journey that went into it. Excerpts: For peace Pooja Hegde revealed her 'mantra for life' and it is 'inner peace'. Pooja took to Instagram and shared a picture of a mouse pad, which has a panda on it. LUDHIANA | TUESDAY | 13 AUGUST 2024 Run It’s ‘love of life’ that inspires actor and fitness enthusiast Milind Soman to ‘Keep Moving’, which also is the title of his latest book What is the essential message of the book? Is age just a number when it comes to fitness? My belief is that life is to be enjoyed, mentally, physically, emotionally and spiritually. All limits to enjoyment of life are within us. If we desire, we can change those limits to a certain extent with effort. At any age. Milind You’ve been a national-level swimmer and a marathon runner. Which, among these two, is closer to your heart? As a child, I loved swimming so much that I spent an inordinate number of hours in the pool. As a grown-up, when I heard of a marathon in Mumbai, I kicked out what was holding me back and started running. At 50, I did my first Ironman Triathlon. So, my sportsman heart beats for both swimming and running. However, running is easier as you can run anywhere, but you need a pool or sea or lake to swim in. RUN You are a national fitness icon now. Tell us about your personal fitness routine. I never go to the gym. I don’t have any fixed routine. But yes, my goal is to maintain a certain level of fitness. So, I just challenge myself regularly with different activities and movements. Are you a morning person? What are your favourite morning rituals that recharge you for the day ahead? No. I’m not at all a morning person. I get up around 8 am unless there is something exciting planned—like a run. Talking of morning rituals, I do a plank or a set of push-ups or a set of squats, or all of it, depending on how I feel. How did you get the idea of writing this book? The idea came from the publishing house Juggernaut— to explore how three people in one family stay fit. My mother Usha at 85, me at 59 and my wife Ankita at 33. We just decided that rather than a book of advice and tips, it should explain how three people from three different generations arrived a healthy, fit and sustainable lifestyle, through their individual choices. Tell us something about your magic diet. I have a lot of fruits and vegetables. Coconut water is my other favourite. In meals, I prefer khichadi, daal and rice. Otherwise, I don’t deny myself of anything I feel like, including pizzas, chaat, whatever. I try to minimise packaged foods, fried foods and foods made with refined ingredients like white sugar, maida, etc. Very rarely do I have coffee or tea. Sometimes, I indulge in hot chocolate. What form of exercise would you recommend to our readers? Exercise is a very intimidating term. If you want to be healthy, you need to be active. The human body is not made for ease and comfort. I recommend running a marathon at least once in your life. Endurance sport is a life-changing experience, emotionally and spiritually. What keeps you so motivated? Love of life. To be fit means to be able to enjoy your life fully, whether it is your job, your relationships, nature, adventure or even just the amazing capabilities of the body and mind you are gifted with. What else are you working on right now? The film Emergency will be releasing in September, in which I am playing the role of Field Marshall Manekshaw. Many more exciting projects are in development. MILIND SOMAN WITH MOTHER USHA AND WIFE ANKITA Rhythm meets raga Tabla beats and soulful vocal recital marked the Baithak programme of Pracheen Kala Kendra Politician and veteran actor Shatrughan Sinha has spoken about his actress-daughter Sonakshi Sinha’s wedding with Zaheer Iqbal and said it is not “illegal and unconstitutional”. Shatrughan said, “This is a matter of marriage… Secondly, if the kids got married, it is not illegal and unconstitutional. They did it with their own wishes and our blessings. So, I appreciate it. “Who will stand with my daughter if I don’t... My wife Poonam Sinha and I, got together to celebrate her wedding. This is about their happiness.” Tagging them as “made Standing by Sonakshi Shatrughan Sinha says daughter’s marriage not ‘illegal & unconstitutional’ for each other”, Shatrughan said, “Parents will always stand for their children’s happiness and I feel that our children are happy. I call them made for each other and we are very happy for them.” On June 23 Sonakshi married her long-time beau Zaheer. — IANS The Monthly Baithak Programme of Pracheen Kala Kendra was a treat for music lovers as Gautam Pal, noted tabla player from Jaipur, and Gunjan Channa, a promising vocalist from Shimla, presented their compoGUNJAN CHANNA’S VOCAL RECITAL sitions at ML Koser Indoor Auditorium. Pal, a talented tabla player, represents the glorious tradition of Farukhabad Gharana. cluded his recital with traditional bandishes. Gautam started playing the tabla at an ear- He was accompanied by Gurpreet Singh ly age under the guidance of Shib Moga on the harmonium. Shankar Karmakar, who is a disciple After the beats of tabla, it was the of Ustad Keramatullah Khan. Later, turn for Gunjan Channa’s vocal Gunjan he became gandh- bandh sagrid of recital. He started with Raag presented renowned tabla maestro Pt Bihag. After alaap, he presented Himachali folk Shankar Ghosh. a composition Kaise Sukh Soye song Maaye Pal commenced his programme in Vilambit khayal followed by Nii Meriye with traditional uthan followed by two compositions Balam Re and peshkar based on teen taal of Farukhabad Baje Re Mori Payal in Madhya Laya Gharana. Then he moved on to present kay- Teen Taal, which were well received by the da, rela and palta. He also performed far- audience. He was accompanied by Rajesh maishi and kamali chakradar, tukde, rele and Brahmbhatt on the tabla and Madan tihaari in a well-composed manner. He con- Kashyap on the harmonium. — TNS c m y b GAUTAM PAL WITH GURPREET SINGH MOGA