For a self-confessed foodie like Abhishek Bachchan, exercising is a daunting task...

"I love junk food. I love eating Frankies at a store in front of my house in Bandra," he says. And what about burning the calories after consuming the carbs?

"I like to fool myself that I workout. At present I'm suffering in the gym," he humours, making a face. But the actor agrees that in his field it's a must to look fit and presentable. "I'm the only actor who has been able to maintain a one-pack for eight years." Abhishek recollects how during the making of Guru he was asked to put on 11 kilos to suit the character he was playing. "I didn't know that it would be so difficult to lose that weight."

And what does he have to say about actors like John Abraham, Hrithik Roshan, Salman Khan, Shah Rukh Khan who are praised for their physique?

"I really appreciate the way they maintain themselves. Look at John and even Duggu (Hrithik). I also admire SRK and now I heard that even Aamir is toning his muscles. Salman Khan too has such a fab body." Closer home, he admires his dad Amitabh Bachchan.

"My dad is one great example of a fitness freak. I wish I could be like him." So, does Abhishek have a personal trainer? "No I don't. But my father has one and so I piggy-back on him." But what about his soul? "Nobody can tell you how to keep the soul fit. You need to be positive and happy."

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"Nowadays people don't like to watch actors who are out of shape. I hope to emulate actors like John, Hrithik, Salman and SRK some day. They are so dedicated and work out religiously in the gym. I think I should get myself a trainer."