People who keep our Bollywood beauties fit

Say hello to the faces behind tinsel town's beauties' hot-bods.

  • Remember how Katrina's "Kala Chashma" number had men drooling and the ladies getting some serious fitness goals? Or how Jacqueline's toned legs in "Jumme ki Raat" became every girl's envy? Or how Parineeti's amazing transformation made us want to hit the gym right away?

    Well, it definitely has to do with their dedication but we can't ignore the immense support they receive from their personal gym trainers and nutritionists who keep a tab on their workouts and eating habits.
    Take  look at these women behind the fit and fabulous bodies of some of the hottest Bollywood icons.

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    Instagram/namratapurohit

  • 1. Rujuta Diwekar
    Contrary to popular belief, Diwekar is not into quick-fixes and fad diets. Rather, her mantra for staying healthy is, "eat seasonal, fresh, and local food". This Mumbai-based celebrity nutritionist has two bestsellers to her credit--Don't Lose your Mind, Lose Your Weight and Women & the Weight Loss Tamasha--and boasts of a celebrity clientele including Kareena Kapoor Khan and Richa Chaddha.

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    Instagram/rujuta.diwekar

  • 2. Yasmin Karachiwala
    Ladies, brace yourselves for the most sought-after celebrity fitness trainer in Bollywood. The person behind Katrina Kaif's figure in Tees Maar Khan, Deepika Padukone's gorgeous body in Ram Leela, and  Alia Bhatt's bikini-body in Shaandaar-she sure knows how to work with every body type to transform it to its fittest form. She believes that "you can't look like anybody else, but you can get to know your own body type, work from the inside out, and with consistency and perseverance you will look and feel your best in no time." Well said Yasmin!


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    Instagram/yasminkarachiwala

  • 3. Pooja Makhija
    Ms. Makhija's philosophy to having the body you always wanted is to "nourish it with love, understanding, and food". She hates being called a dietician and her chart is not a diet, it is a healthy eating programme. After the successful launch of her well-being clinic, Nourish, in 2011, she also authored Eat.Delete., a book on how to get the best mind and body approach to permanent weight loss. A-list actresses like Deepika Padukone, Sonam Kapoor, Vidya Balan swear by her eating programmes to stay fit.


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    Instagram/poojamakhija

  • 4. Payal Gidwani
    Celebrity yoga expert Payal Gidwani is credited for the toned figures and physiques of a bevy of celebrity students like Kareena Kapoor Khan, Malaika Arora Khan, Jacqueline Fernandes, Sridevi Kapoor, Rani Mukherji, amongst others.


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    Twitter/payalgidwani

  • 5. Radhika Karle

    This US-return nutritionist/personal trainer/yoga/Pilates instructor has Sonam Kapoor's bikini body in "Bewakoofiyaan" to her credit. She runs a nutrition clinic, Pilates studio, and a personal training centre in Mumbai.

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    Instagram/radhkarle

  • 6. Leena Mogre

    Celebrity fitness trainer Leena Mogre is a renowned gym instructor who has trained the likes of Kareena Kapoor Khan, Katrina Kaif, Madhuri Dixit Nene, John Abraham, Kangana Ranaut, Salman Khan, and others. Now that's a star-studded client-list, we say!


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    Instagram/ leena_mogres_fitness_

  • 7. Deanne Panday

    The exuberant Deanne Panday is a very well-known fitness guru and lifestyle coach, who launched her book Shut Up and Train! recently. This woman is the one we need to thank for Bipasha's super-toned-hot-bod and her fitness DVD.

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    Instagram/deannepanday

  • 8. Namrata Purohit
    This newbie on the fitness block has a lot to her credit already. Apart from being the youngest certified Stott Pilates instructor in the world, this 21-year-old is also a national-level squash player, a footballer, a certified scuba diver, and an entrepreneur. Her client list boasts of many B-town actresses like Deepika Padukone, Jacqueline Fernandez, Malaika Arora Khan, and Daisy Shah among others.

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    Instagram/namratapurohit

  • 9. Deepika Mehta

    A near-death rock-climbing experience made this brave-heart turn to yoga. She has her own TV show called Yoga City, has been the master trainer on the show "Biggest Loser" and trains Bollywood's most famous celebrities. Remember Aish and Bips in Dhoom2 or Piggy Chops in Don?

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    Instagram/deepikamehtayoga

  • 10. Marika Johansson

    Meet the IFBB-pro bodybuilder, personal trainer, celebrity trainer, and nutritionist Marika. She trains a handful of Bollywood celebrities, CEOs and socialites. She helps them with transformational training, including a diet programme which is personally tailored for them ranging from 12 weeks and upwards. Marika is also a personal trainer and nutritionist to Hrithik Roshan and family.

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    Instagram/officialmarikajohansson

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