While many celebrities talk about strict diets and clean eating, Rani Mukerji is happily choosing comfort over calorie counts.
In a recent interview, the actor opened up about personal choices, and what stood out most was her deep love for traditional Bengali food. When asked if she would ever follow one of the popular diet trends, Rani made it clear that such plans simply don’t fit into her life.
She explained that as a Bengali, giving up certain foods feels impossible. Fried fish, for instance, is something she truly enjoys and doesn’t want to replace with a “healthier” version. She also mentioned her love for gur, or jaggery, acknowledging that even if it isn’t labeled as refined sugar, it is still sweet, and she enjoys it anyway.
Rice, she said, is non-negotiable. Even though many modern diets warn about the glycaemic index of rice, Rani admitted that it doesn’t stop her. Meals feel incomplete without it. She especially loves pairing rice with fish curry and simple dishes like aloo sheddo, a comforting boiled mashed potato preparation.
Having spent part of her childhood in southern India, rice has always been a staple in her diet. For her, food is not just about nutrition charts but about culture, memory, and satisfaction. She spoke in a candid and humorous tone, highlighting a struggle many people relate to — balancing traditional eating habits with modern diet advice. In her view, completely abandoning long-loved foods is neither practical nor sustainable.
On the work front, Rani Mukerji recently delivered a box-office success with Mardaani 3, directed by Abhiraj Minawala.
