‘His breakfast used to be chocolates’: Karisma Kapoor reveals Salman Khan’s sweet tooth. How a simple diet helps him stay fit at 60

Salman Khan, who will next be seen in Maatrubhumi: May War Rest in Peace, recently made an appearance on Koffee With Karan. For the unversed, the filmmaker returned with the 9th and final season of the celebrity chat show on October 14, with Salman being its first guest. The duo, who collaborated for Kuch Kuch Kuch Hota Hai, was later joined by Karisma Kapoor on the show. During a candid conversation, Karisma revealed a never-heard-before fact about Salman. She revealed that her Biwi No. 1 co-star has a sweet tooth and loves eating chocolates.

Salman Khan had chocolates for breakfast in Switzerland

Karisma Kapoor shared an anecdote from when she was shooting Dulhan Hum Le Jayenge in Switzerland. The romantic comedy, directed by David Dhawan, premiered in 2000. Karisma revealed that even in the freezing cold of Switzerland, Salman would eat chocolates for breakfast.

‘In Switzerland, in the bus, in the freezing cold, everybody used to be eating breakfast and whatever. And SK used to have this big packet full of chocolates. His breakfast used to be chocolates,’ said Karisma. The actress further noted that even during their first meeting when she was 16, Salman offered her a chocolate bar as a token of affection.

Salman-Karisma’s friendship had a chocolate connection

Recalling that moment when they became friends, Karisma said she was practising at late choreographer Saroj Khan’s dance class in Satyam Hall, and Salman was also rehearsing for a song in Baghi. One day, while exiting the premises, Salman saw Karisma and praised her for her hard work.

The superstar also gave Karisma a chocolate bar, marking the beginning of their friendship. ‘Ever since then, that bond has lasted forever. I don't think anybody knows that Salman has a sweet tooth like me. He loves eating chocolate’, disclosed Karisma.

Salman Khan’s diet

Despite having a sweet tooth, Salman follows a strict but simple diet that helps him stay fit even at 60. Salman’s fitness trainer Rakkesh R Uddiyar once revealed his eating habits in an interview with Variety. He revealed that Salman only eats home-cooked food, prepared by his mother, Salma.

For breakfast, Salman swears by porridge, eggs, and fruits, while his afternoon meals comprise primarily fish or chicken. Additionally, the superstar consumes vegetables and salads. He is also mindful of portion control, often preferring a small amount of rice and more veggies.