Pankaj Tripathi says he works out not to build six pack abs but to stay fit, reveals his reason for being conscious about fitness

Bollywood stars often make fitness look both intimidating and aspirational as they share their rigorous daily workout routines on social media. Pankaj Tripathi, however, doesn’t believe in working out to show off. One of the most sought after stars in Bollywood today, Pankaj opened up about staying fit in an interview with Hindustan Times and said he doesn’t work out to get six or eight-pack abs but for him, it is about simply to stay fit.

The Stree actor spoke about taking fitness seriously and told the publication, “Main bahut conscious hoon fitness ko lekar. And more so in the past two years, for two reasons. First, I have crossed the age of 45, and secondly, I had an injury and there were some complications.” He further spoke about his routine but was quick to add, “Par sab fitness ke liye, six ya eight pack abs banana ke liye nahi (But I do it to stay fit not to make six or eight pack abs).”

Pankaj also admitted that it is tough for him to find the time to work out between his hectic schedules but he does cardio at home, tries to walk as much as possible. He further said he has divided his workout schedule between yoga which he practices for three days and the gym which he focuses on for two days.

On the work front, the Mirzapur star will be seen next in Oh My God 2, ’83, Bachchan Pandey, Laal Singh Chaddha among others.