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Jinder Mahal: I’ve always had a crush on Aishwarya
Wrestler Jinder Mahal talks about Indian food, Bollywood and more
Jinder Mahal is a icon in his ow right. While himself has millions of fan the Indian-or WWE wrestl whose fame India now rivals that o The Great Khali, has h own star crushes, too and is a Bollywood b
“Ihadacr on Aishwarya (Bachchan) wh growing up — I u to love Taal (1999) still watch it now an then. Junior Bachcha (Abhishek Bachchan; Aishwarya’s husband) is a lucky man!” says Jinder. “Even the men are amazing in Bollywood. Hrithik Roshan, Akshay Kumar, Tiger Shroff, and Salman Khan, all have amazing bodies and I respect that. If I ever have to partner with one [of them] for a match, I’d pick Akshay Kumar, because he is really fit and has a martial arts background. He’d be great inside the ring.”
Talking more about his India connect, Jinder says that he loves Indian food and that despite his strict diet, he manages to slip in a cheat meal. “I absolutely love dal — it’s so healthy, too. Tandoori chicken is also just spice-based and is an excellent meal,” says the wrestler. “I live alone and don’t know how to cook, but I love to gorge on some roti and chicken curry when I get a chance. Basmati rice is part of my diet and I love it.”
Hrithik Roshan, Akshay Kumar, Tiger Shroff and Salman Khan, all have amazing bodies and I respect that. If I ever have to partner with one [of them] for a match, I’d pick Akshay Kumar JINDER MAHAL, WRESTLER
he wrestler s that India, in opinion, has the ntial to dominate ssional wrestling and e world. “India is big right now, and I’m just part of a change. We have Kavita Devi, the first Indian woman in my company; we have our first Indian in the UFC (Ultimate Fighting Championship) now; Satnam Singh made it to the NBA (National Basketball Association, US); and the NHL (National Hockey League, North America) has an Indian player, too. You can expect a lot more soon.”