Details: Shahid Kapoor ropes in celebrated chef to customize diet for his look in Padmavati!

Bollywood actors are often seen going extra miles to perfect their roles and charming actor Shahid Kapoor is no exception. Lately, it has been revealed that Shahid has roped in celebrated Chef Kelvin Cheung to work on his diet and customize his meals so as to have the desired body. It is a known fact that the actor will be next seen playing the role of Raja Ratan Singh in Sanjay Leela Bhansali 's Padmavati . In the film, he is required to have a lean frame and hence, all the special efforts!

Chef Kelvin Cheung, head chef at Bastian and former chef at Ellipsis, has planned his meals according to his workouts and body requirements. The meals that are completely vegetarian are customized to make it wholesome, healthy and delicious. Shahid Kapoor who has been the poster boy for vegetarianism and bagged the “hottest vegetarian” title thrice, has been on a special diet, which comprises three meals and two snack packs. The diet involves a lot of greens, high protein grains and legumes and healthy carbohydrates.

"Shahid has always been fit and healthy but he also needs an energy boost to survive the long working hours of this arduous schedule and the aim is to efficiently give him stronger muscle mass while maintaining the aesthetics of his look", said Chef Kelvin.

The Canadian Chef added, "His treats are usually small, sweet nuggets made of coconut milk as he doesn't consume any artificial sugar. A bowl of cut mangoes is a summer indulgence. He's completely focused and always prepared to follow a meal design".

Shahid also commented saying, “Fitness has always been a part of who I am. Even though it can be tougher for me as a vegetarian, it's completely worth it and satisfying at the end of the day".

The much talked about film also stars Ranveer Singh who essays the character of Alauddin Khilji, while Shahid will play Raja Rawal Ratan Singh of Mewar and Deepika Padukone will perform the role of and Rani Padmini of Chittorgarh in this historical drama. It is scheduled to release on November 17!