Bollywood superstar Amitabh Bachchan
Amitabh Bachchan, 84, is finding it not always easy to get enough rest and keep up with his fitness routine. The veteran actor recently revealed his struggle of falling asleep as several techniques he found online didn’t help. What eventually did work for him was a surprisingly simple, natural approach.
Bachchan took to his personal blog on November 2 to share the experience, giving fans a glimpse into his early morning routine and the challenges of balancing work, rest and workout. The actor also confessed that his packed professional schedule has taken a toll on his gym routine, but he is working on getting back into it.
The actor said he had tried several techniques available online to induce sleep, but none seemed to work.
"At times on the net you get so many physical motions to activate sleep .. tried all and nothing happened .. so best to do it the natural .. get in to the coverings, cuddle like the fetus we were before evolving and facing the World .. and DONE .. snoring and all… Aaaahhhh… a yawn .. indicator of the shortage of the Oxygen needed .. so shall retire," he wrote.
He acknowledged that keeping the body active becomes challenging when professional commitments take a toll on both physical and mental energy.
"Gyming has been a bit non routined, so trying to bring it back in line .. for, the demanding work all over taxes the body and mind .. and a little more attention needs to be accommodated," he wrote.
He also reflected on the difference between wanting to exercise and being physically able to do so.
"The mind says YES ..but the BODY says – 'hold on buddy', don't let the old man in ' easier said than done .. but DO IT ..so I shall IT," Bachchan added.
The announcement followed reports of a knee injury he sustained while shooting for Kaun Banega Crorepati 18. The actor had continued with his professional commitments despite the incident.
Bachchan is currently associated with the latest season of the quiz show. He is also expected to return to the big screen in the sequel to Kalki 2898 AD, which features Prabhas and Kamal Haasan.
Bachchan took to his personal blog on November 2 to share the experience, giving fans a glimpse into his early morning routine and the challenges of balancing work, rest and workout. The actor also confessed that his packed professional schedule has taken a toll on his gym routine, but he is working on getting back into it.
Amitabh Bachchan's unusual trick for falling asleep
In his blog, Bachchan explained that he had woken up earlier than usual because he could not stop thinking about missing his blog post the previous night. He was hoping to get some more sleep but found it difficult to drift off again.The actor said he had tried several techniques available online to induce sleep, but none seemed to work.
"At times on the net you get so many physical motions to activate sleep .. tried all and nothing happened .. so best to do it the natural .. get in to the coverings, cuddle like the fetus we were before evolving and facing the World .. and DONE .. snoring and all… Aaaahhhh… a yawn .. indicator of the shortage of the Oxygen needed .. so shall retire," he wrote.
Why Amitabh Bachchan is struggling with gym routine
Sleep is not the only area where the veteran star has been facing difficulties. Bachchan also spoke about his irregular gym sessions, admitting that his exercise routine has taken a back seat because of his demanding work schedule.He acknowledged that keeping the body active becomes challenging when professional commitments take a toll on both physical and mental energy.
"Gyming has been a bit non routined, so trying to bring it back in line .. for, the demanding work all over taxes the body and mind .. and a little more attention needs to be accommodated," he wrote.
He also reflected on the difference between wanting to exercise and being physically able to do so.
"The mind says YES ..but the BODY says – 'hold on buddy', don't let the old man in ' easier said than done .. but DO IT ..so I shall IT," Bachchan added.
Amitabh Bachchan's recent break from work
The blog update comes after Bachchan announced on October 21 that he had been advised to take a few days off to rest and recuperate. He did not disclose the specific reason behind the medical advice.The announcement followed reports of a knee injury he sustained while shooting for Kaun Banega Crorepati 18. The actor had continued with his professional commitments despite the incident.
Bachchan is currently associated with the latest season of the quiz show. He is also expected to return to the big screen in the sequel to Kalki 2898 AD, which features Prabhas and Kamal Haasan.