Mumbai: He may not be known for his six-pack abs, but actor Saif Ali Khan has always been a fitness freak. However, his heart ailment kept him away from pumping iron for almost eight years. Now that he has substantially recovered, he is rearing to go and prep himself up for some high-octane action scenes in Kabir Khan’s Phantom.
A source close to the actor said, “Apart from focussing on a high protein diet and hitting the gym, Saif has been travelling around with his physical trainer in tow. When the Phantom crew was shooting abroad, he paid for the accommodation of his trainer and made sure he was by his side at all times.”
Recently, his wife Kareena and her Singham Returns co-star Ajay Devgn were seen raising concerns about Saif’s heavy-duty workouts. “Ajay and Saif have known each other for years. It’s only natural for them to exchange notes. Ajay has been instrumental in getting Saif back in action and in shape,” adds our source.
