As the main villain on Balaji’s hit show Kahaani Ghar Ghar Kii, Chetan Hansraj has an imposing physique. His well-sculpted body also helps him prepare for the role of Bhim in Ektaa Kapoor’s forthcoming Mahabharat. Last week we also saw him on the big screen alongside hunks like Milind Soman and Dino Morea in Bhram. His fitness funda...

My vital statistics: Chest 44”; Waist 35”; Biceps 16”; Height 6’ 3”; Weight 95 kg.

Fitness for me is: A way to a healthy lifestyle. People take fitness to mean only physical fitness but fitness is not only about the body; it is also about the mind. Mental fitness is equally important.

The Bollywood body I envy the most: Hrithik Roshan. I would like to have a body like his.

The Bollywood heroine with the fittest body: Definitely Shilpa Shetty.

My diet: Is basically low on carbohydrates and high on protein. I also desist from eating sweets and fried things. But I take a break from being careful about my food intake when I am in Goa or on a holiday.

My fitness regimen: I work out four days a week with cardio and do weight-training at the gym everyday.

The body part I love training: My chest. It is my best body feature.

The body part I hate training: My legs. They are my worst body feature.

I started exercising because: I had become too fat and I was very frustrated with that. I also wanted to take part in The Gladrags Megamodel and Manhunt Competition. So, I joined a gym and started working on my physique. Finally, at the competition, I won the award for the best physique.

I started working out at the age of: 20

My first workout was: Tiring. I was exhausted but I persevered.

The best compliment I have got for my physique: Somebody told me: ‘Wow, you look like a Greek God!’

Relationship between fitness and health: Both are synonymous. Fitness requires a certain discipline and regularity, which is good to inculcate in other aspects of your life too.

If I don’t work out I feel: Lazy..

When I workout I feel: Terrific. I want more of it.

A piece of advice for aspiring body builders: Just be regular with your workouts and keep a watch on your food.