Kriti Sanon’s fitness regimen for ‘Cocktail 2’: Nutrition dialled in to protect face while leaning the body

Mumbai: Actor Kriti Sanon at the trailer launch event of the film ‘Cocktail 2’ in Mumbai on Tuesday, June 2, 2026. (Photo: IANS)

Mumbai, (IANS) Bollywood actress Kriti Sanon, who is gearing up for the release of her upcoming movie, ‘Cocktail 2’ followed a strict fitness plan to achieve that stunning frame.

On Thursday, the actress took to the Stories section of her Instagram, and re-shared a Reel from her fitness coach and Indian footballer, Karan Sawhney.

In the video, Kriti can be seen setting her foot on a steep incline walk. She said in the video, “Karan, I just want you to see this. Inclined walk”.

The video then cuts to Karan explaining her fitness plan, and how the actress went about with the plan.

He said, “The brief for ‘Cocktail 2’ was different than anything done before for Kriti. For the first time, she was doing a bikini scene. We were training six times a week. We had to have our abs showing. She had to be super toned, super fit, super lean throughout the movie”.

Mumbai: Actors Shahid Kapoor, Kriti Sanon and Rashmika Mandanna at the trailer launch event of the film ‘Cocktail 2’ in Mumbai on Tuesday, June 2, 2026. (Photo: IANS)

He further mentioned, “And the kind of training we did for it for this time, with her nutrition, with her sleep, with her food, we included a lot of inclined walks. She was eating a high protein diet. We were in a sort of a deficit, but along with a lot of strength training and basically staying active throughout the day. I mean, it was a challenge, but as you can see, she pulled it off”.

He also penned a long note in the caption, as he furnished the details of the fitness plan, as he wrote, “When @kritisanon and I first had a chat, we didn’t just have a fitness goal we had a director’s vision to bring to life. She was stepping into the role of Ally in Cocktail 2. And with that came something that pushed her harder than anything before her first ever bikini scene. That’s not just a physical challenge. That’s mental. That’s emotional. That’s showing up every single day even when you don’t feel like it. She had to be fit and lean, NOT SIZE ZERO! The brief was clear and uncompromising. Super lean. Super toned. Abs that actually show on camera. Strength that reads through the screen”.

He went on, “But this was the real challenge, don’t lose the glow. Don’t hollow out the face. The director @homster needed Ally to look fit AND luminous. Too lean and you lose that. Too soft and you miss the mark. That’s the fine line we walked. Every. Single. Week. Here’s what the journey looked like behind the scenes. Heavy strength training to build shape and definition. Incline walks for slow, sustainable fat burn without muscle loss Zone 2 cardio to keep the metabolism working without burning her out. Nutrition dialled in to protect the face while leaning the body. Regular director briefings factored into every phase of the plan Dedication. Consistency. Discipline. Kriti brought all three relentlessly”.“This wasn’t just about looking good for a scene. This was about honouring the character, the director’s vision, and most importantly,herself. Ally is real because @kritisanon made her real. So proud of you. This is just the beginning”, he added. Kriti Sanon’s fitness regimen for ‘Cocktail 2’: Nutrition dialled in to protect face while leaning the body | MorungExpress | morungexpress.com
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Kiara Advani wishes 'Toxic' maker Geetu Mohandas: A genius mind powered by infectious passion

Mumbai: Actor Kiara Advani attends a screening of the film 'The Devil Wears Prada 2' in Mumbai on Thursday, April 30, 2026. (Photo: IANS)

Mumbai, (IANS) Bollywood actress Kiara Advani wished the director of her upcoming period gangster drama. "Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups" on social media.

The 'Shershaah' actress took to the Stories section of her official Instagram handle and called the filmmaker a "genius mind constantly powered by passion and fearless vision".

"Happy Birthday to the captain of our ship...A genius mind powered by infectious passion and a fearless vision...Here’s to your best year yet...Love and more love to you always... @geetu_mohandas (sic)," read her post.

Commemorating the occasion, the makers also released a Behind The Scenes (BTS) video from the shoot of the highly anticipated drama on Monday.

The clip had Geetu calling the shots on the set, along with orchestrating large-scale action sequences, and guiding performances.

"Behind every shot that hit different, every silence that said more than dialogues ever could, there she was! Happy birthday @geetu_mohandas," the post further included the wish.

In December last year, the makers unveiled Kiara's sizzling first look as Nadia from "Toxic".

Speaking about Kiara’s performance in the drama, Geetu had shared, “Some performances don’t just belong to a film, they redefine an artist. What Kiara created on screen in this film is nothing short of transformative. As a director, I am deeply proud of her and for the performance she has delivered, and for the faith and heart she brought into our shared journey.”

Jointly backed by Venkat K. Narayana and Yash under the banner of KVN Productions and Monster Mind Creations, "Toxic" features 'KGF' star Yash as the lead, along with Nayanthara, Huma Qureshi, Tara Sutaria, and Rukmini Vasanth in significant roles.In April, the makers announced that they had decided to delay the release of "Toxic". The project, which was previously expected to be released on June 4 this year, will now reach the cinema halls across the globe on a new date, which is yet to be announced. Kiara Advani wishes 'Toxic' maker Geetu Mohandas: A genius mind powered by infectious passion | MorungExpress | morungexpress.com
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Janhvi Kapoor on pushing limits for films: Nothing is too much

Bhopal: Actor Janhvi Kapoor during a promotional event for her upcoming film in Bhopal on Saturday, May 23, 2026. (Photo: IANS)

New Delhi, (IANS) Since making her debut with Dhadak in 2018, Janhvi Kapoor has been trying to prove her mettle through a diverse range of projects. Be it “Gunjan Saxena: The Kargil Girl” or “Mili”, “Bawaal” to her latest “Peddi”, the actress believes strong stories deserve complete dedication.

Asked Janhvi, who will be seen starring alongside Ram Charan in “Peddi”, how much is too much for an actor to invest in a role.

Pat came the reply from the doe-eyed beauty, who made her Telugu debut in Jr. NTR’s 2024’s action drama Devara: Part 1, to IANS: “Oh, I think nothing is too much.”

The 29-year-old actress, who has worked on stunt-heavy sequences head-on in some of her films, added: “I think for your art, if you feel convinced and if you feel strongly about the story and your role and the message, then give your life for it.”

Her next is “Peddi”, a sports action drama film by Buchi Babu Sana. The film features Ram as a "crossover athlete" who transitions between the three difficult sports including cricket, wrestling and sprinting.

Asked if she is a sports enthusiast, Janhvi, who is the daughter of the late superstar Sridevi and producer Boney Kapoor, said: “I actually, I wasn't very athletically inclined. I used to enjoy dancing though, always.”

The Telugu film Peddi is directed by Buchi Babu Sana. The film also stars Boman Irani, Shiva Rajkumar, Janhvi Kapoor, Jagapathi Babu and Divyenndu. The film is finally releasing on June 4.

In the Bollywood front, Janhvi was last seen in Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari by Shashank Khaitan. It also stars Varun Dhawan, Sanya Malhotra, Rohit Saraf, Maniesh Paul and Akshay Oberoi.The film followed Sunny and Tulsi, who are heartbroken after their partners, Ananya and Vikram, abandon them to marry each other. Sunny and Tulsi then team up to crash the wedding of their former lovers. Janhvi Kapoor on pushing limits for films: Nothing is too much | MorungExpress | morungexpress.com
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