Fittest Indian celebs of 2012

As we step into the year 2013, a quick recap of the fittest stars of the year is definitely warranted. While Salman Khan retained his top slot as the fittest man in bollywood, a newbie like Arjun Kapoor took the cake for most pounds lost. Yuvi’s fight with cancer was one of the top stories in the field of sports while the fit Saina Nehwal and Gagan Narang brought us accolades in the Olympics. Presenting the fit and healthy celebs from 2012 who fought flab, sloth, disease and emerged victorious (in nor particular order):

Yuvraj Singh: Life can be kind and cruel in equal measure as star cricketer Yuvraj Singh found out. 8 months after helping the nation lift the Cricket World Cup he was diagnosed with a cancerous tumor . Not one to give up he battled his way through three rounds of chemotherapy and even made his way back into the Indian team. Find out how Yuvi fought and beat cancer.

Hrithik Roshan: Though he had no major releases this year, he was in the news for his ‘ten week fitness regime’. The actor made the risqué move of displaying his ‘before’ and ‘after’ pictures as well. His aim was to spread the message that going from fat to fit was not as difficult as imagined.

Arjun Kapoor: This actor made a big splash on screen in his new avtar in the movie Ishqzaade. But behind it all is a big secret. Arjun Kapoor wasn’t always fit. He lost around 50 kilos to look as ravishing as he does now. To find out how he did it, read here.

Farhan Akhtar: Known for being a director, producer, script writer and now ace actor, the actor’s most recent venture ‘Bhag Milkha Bhag’ has him  absolutely ripped and lean. Not known so much for his fitness, the actor has wowed audiences with teasers from the film that show off a chiseled body and drool-worthy six-pack abs.

Vidya Balan:  Recently married, Ms Balan takes her roles very seriously, even if it means she has to put on almost 20 kilos like she did for the movie ‘The Dirty Picture’. The movie did do well at the box office, but the actress’s weight gain received a lot of flack. Find out how the young actress lost all that weight to gain back her svelte figure, in time for her wedding trosseau.

Salman Khan: The original poster boy of fitness in Bollywood, Salman Khan has a body that can challenge any 25 year old’s. 2012 also saw Salman’s fans worried, as the actor got operated for a rare facial nerve disorder, but the superstar emerged stronger. This year saw Sallubhai flex in Dabang 1 and Dabang 2 that grossed well over 100 crores at the box office. So what is the secret to his undying youth and fitness? Read more here.

Deepika Padukone: A model before she joined the film industry, she has always been known for her lithe body. The actress showed off her curves this year in the movie, ‘Cocktail’, where her bikini body was well appreciated by the critics. Find out how she maintains her envious body.

Kareena Kapoor: The actress who brought ‘size zero’ to the industry was happy with her curves this year. Her recent item number in Dabangg 2 had her gyrating with a really fit body.To know how she lost all that weight and maintains her figure, read on.

Saina Nehwal: This year saw, this young badminton player fight hard for a medal in the Olympics. Saina, well known for her badminton skills, had to change her strategy to win against the Chinese players. Find out what helped her bag that precious bronze.

Gagan Narang: He won us accolades at the Olympics as the second Indian shooter to win a Gold medal. Although one may think shooting as a sport does not require one to be fit, it does need the person to be more than fit, both physically and mentally. Here is how Gagan Narang did it.

So, as you can see, being a celeb doesn’t guarantee a good body and health. They need to work hard like everyone else battling the same demons that everyone else does. 

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