What’s common between Varun Dhawan, Shahid Kapoor, Tiger Shroff and Dev? Yes, you read it right. Dev is the only star from Bengali film industry to make it to the most talked about book Fitness Secrets Of The Stars written by Ram Kamal Mukherjee and Devyani G Ghosh. Published by Penguin Books and S Hussain Zaidi, this is first of its kind. Winner of various prestigious awards, this book is Ram Kamal’s forth title as an author.
Veteran journalists Ram Kamal Mukherjee and Devyani Ghosh interviewed the fitness trainers behind the amazing physiques of Hrithik Roshan, Shahid Kapoor, Aamir Khan, Bipasha Basu, Farhan Akhtar, Tiger Shroff, Priyanka Chopra, Varun Dhawan, Sonu Sood and Dev.
With detailed daily workouts, diets and plans followed by these actors for specific roles, this book will show you how to get in shape like your favourite movie star. The authors also provide a peek into each star’s fitness philosophy along with interesting personal anecdotes and the ways in which they motivate themselves to not only achieve great bodies but also maintain them. Whether you’re just starting your fitness journey or looking to ramp it up a notch, this book is sure to help you look like a star. Author and filmmaker Ram Kamal Mukherjee said, “This book was conceived by S Hussain Zaidi along with Penguin Books. In fact Hussain Sir had approached me and Devyani G Ghosh to pen this book because he felt that a book on fitness secrets of stars will inspire budding actors and aspiring models. That’s how we started this journey.”
Moderator Chandrima Pal interacted with Bengali superstar Dev and his personal trainer Arnold Fudge. In a chat session Dev shared his weakness and inspirations that led him to be tagged as one of the fittest stars from Bengali film industry. “Ram Kamal is not only a friend but one of the most senior journalists. After donning many hats now he is also making films. I think he inspires a lot of people with his multi skills. I am truly honoured to be a part of his book, sharing space with actors like Hrithik Roshan, John Abraham, Varun Dhawan, Shahid Kapoor and Rana Daggubati to name a few.”
Arnold shared his experience about the book and how he always wanted someone to write a book on fitness.
Owner Karan Chhawchharia and Vasudha from Slyfox Gastro Club, created special menu for the book launch. Watermelon basil shots, cucumber kiwi yoghurt smoothies, baked mushroom stuffed with spinach, grilled cottage cheese in tangy sauce, banjara chicken kebabs and grilled fish were served keeping the theme in mind.