Aditi Rao Hydari, celebrated for her roles in Heeramandi, Jubilee, Padmaavat and Wazir, recently opened up about her daily meals, fitness habits and her philosophy of mindful indulgence.

In a candid conversation, she revealed that although she prefers wrapping up dinner by 6:30–7 pm, it rarely goes as planned. Still, she tries to keep evenings light, occasionally opting for fish, prawn curry or even nihari on days she feels like treating herself.

A Morning Person Who Sometimes Turns Into a Night Owl

The actor described herself as an “early riser”, though she can easily adapt to late-night schedules when required for work. Though she strives for consistency in fitness, Aditi admitted that rigid routines don’t work for her.

She enjoys yoga and dance but gets bored performing the same workout every day. Instead, she likes variety and flexibility, ensuring that she moves her body in some way, even if it’s only for 10 minutes, on hectic days. Talking about her fitness routine, Aditi shared, “I do love doing yoga, and I dance. But it really doesn’t happen every day. I can’t do the same workout every day. I find it really boring. Every day, I need something different.”

A Diet Rooted in South Indian Favourites

When discussing her diet, Aditi emphasised her love for traditional South Indian breakfasts. “I love idlis and that whole breakfast spread,” she shared, noting that she occasionally includes eggs for their nutritional benefits. Her afternoons are typically centered on vegetarian meals, often quinoa or the classic dal-chawal-sabzi combination. “I love idlis. I really like that whole South Indian breakfast. I eat eggs sometimes because I know they are good for me. I eat mostly vegetarian food for lunch,” she said.

“But that rarely happens. But I do try and eat a really light dinner. Sometimes, I may have fish or prawn curry or nihari. Then I can’t help it,” she added. For snacks, she prefers makhana. Dinner is usually protein-heavy, consisting of soup, fish, chicken cutlets or kebabs. Her approach to food remains simple: she eats what feels right for her body.

No Holding Back When It Comes to Cravings

“Quinoa, dal chawal sabzi kind of lunch. I like makhana as a snack. For dinner, I try and eat protein. So I have fish, soup, or chicken cutlet, kebabs. I eat what I feel like eating,” she said.

Despite maintaining a health-conscious lifestyle, Aditi does not believe in strict dietary restriction. She says that happiness is equally important and that feeding the soul matters as much as feeding the body. “If I want to have chocolate or pani puri, I will,” she laughed, explaining that balance is key.

Why Light Dinners Matter, According to Experts

Taking inspiration from Aditi’s dinner routine, consultant dietitian Garima Goyal explained that lighter evening meals help the body transition from daytime activity to nighttime recovery.

Eating heavily before bed, she noted, can strain digestion, affect sleep quality and disrupt metabolic processes. Meals lower in refined carbs and fats and higher in lean proteins or vegetables encourage better sleep and keep nighttime insulin spikes in check.

A Blend of Discipline and Enjoyment

Born in Hyderabad and raised in Delhi, Aditi comes from a distinguished lineage as the great-granddaughter of Muhammad Saleh Akbar Hydari, the former Prime Minister of the Hyderabad princely state.

Her balanced approach to lifestyle, mixing nutritious meals, mindful flexibility and joyful indulgence, continues to inspire fans who follow her for more than just her on-screen performances.

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