Malaika Arora, now 51, still swears by simple habits—like ghee in the morning and no dinner after sunset. Her fitness secrets prove you don’t need crazy diets to stay fit!There’s a new page in Bollywood’s fitness chapter – eating the last meal before sunset, and the fittest stars are hopping on the trend. Malaika Arora, too, swears by it. The secret behind her glowing skin, toned body and complex HIIT workout is rather simple, and we have all the details. While actors like Akshay Kumar and Kareena Kapoor have long been vocal about having early dinners and early morning workouts, Malaika added her own twist in a recent podcast episode of 32 Degrees on June 2. The 51-year-old actress and fitness icon revealed that she follows intermittent fasting every alternate day and doesn’t eat anything after 7 pm.
Best known for iconic item songs like “Munni Badnaam Hui” and “Chaiyya Chaiyya,” Malaika Arora has always turned heads with her fitness and grace. But behind the glamorous image is a woman who believes in balance, not extremes. “I don’t follow strict diets,” she said. “I eat everything, but within a limited time.”
She starts her day with a spoon of ghee, a practice rooted in Ayurveda, and breaks her fast only around 12 noon. “There’s a big difference between dieting and fasting,” she explained. “Fasting gives my body time to rest and reset.”
Apart from fasting, Malaika also shared her top wellness rituals. “Sleep is so underrated,” she said. “It’s something I really swear by.” She also practices water therapy, which involves staying well-hydrated throughout the day. In fact, her restaurant Scarlett House in Mumbai has an entire hydration bar inspired by her daily routine.
Yoga and meditation are also part of her life. “Yoga is nothing but breathing,” she said, adding that mindful living has been her focus for years.
Malaika’s take on wellness offers a refreshing break from crash diets and fad workouts. Her simple rule—no food after sunset—may just be one of the most natural and effective health hacks out there. “I eat everything—rice, roti, sabzi. Just in moderation and at the right time,” she said. Her approach is a reminder that true fitness isn’t about extremes—it’s about consistency, self-awareness, and small daily habits that support both the body and mind. Whether it’s through yoga, sleep, hydration, or intermittent fasting, Malaika’s routine shows that long-term health is achievable at any age—without giving up the foods you love.
