Healthy twinning

Prakriti and Sukriti Kakar get candid about their fitness mantras, body positivity, diet, and more

Twin singing sensations Prakriti and Sukriti Kakar aren’t just loved for their melodious voices but also for their toned bodies that inspire many to lead a healthy lifestyle. The Free Press Journal caught up with them for an exclusive chat. Excerpts:

Do twins have similar health issues? During childhood, even contracting the smallest of the fever or cough, it’s always been one of us getting it and the other person getting it in about a couple of hours. It’s not just the infectious diseases but also stomach aches or acidity, I know it’s freaky, but maybe because we spend all our time together, we have the same health issues.

How would you describe your take on health and fitness?

Growing up, we were not so much into fitness; thank God for a very good metabolic rate at that time. But of course, now that we’re ageing, we understand how important it is to stay fit. Being healthy is a state of mind, and for us working out has got more to do with feeling good than looking good.

What is your current workout routine?

Prakriti: For the longest time, dance used to be my form of exercise, but now because you have to look a certain way on camera and be lean. I believe in cardio for my body type because it instantly shows. When I stop doing it, I feel the difference. I feel all sorts of bloating.

Sukriti: My sister’s metabolic rate is slightly better than mine, so I end up putting on more weight than her, which is why she barely goes to the gym, and I go a little more than her.

A healthy habit that changed your life?

Prakriti: It’s called a no-carb diet or more like a low-carb diet. I don’t know how healthy it is, but it makes me feel better. It increases my level of energy throughout the day. Initially, it just used to be a protein diet, but this one suits my body type and makes me leaner.

Sukriti: Waking up in the morning and starting my day with lukewarm water or coconut water. Sometimes I end up skipping my breakfast because of work and then straight have lunch.

Do you believe in dieting?

We do not. We both are the sorts who kind of just get on a diet plan right before the shoot or right before something extremely important. But I think all in all, whenever we’re travelling

it gets a little unhealthy because there are very limited options. However, at home, we always make sure that we have healthier items curated for us, and that’s like a staple diet.

What’s your favourite cheat meal? Sukriti: I love chaat.

Prakriti: Parathas with a lot of butter and butter chicken.

Is there anything that you avoid consuming that isn’t good for the throat?

Ice is something we avoid in any beverage.

Is it important for singers to look on par with actors?

I think it’s extremely important. You know to be an all-rounder in terms of being a singer, you have to make sure that your presentation is on point.

What is your definition of body positivity?

Prakriti: Feeling good in your skin no matter if you’re whatever colour it doesn’t matter what shape you’re in. I genuinely feel like if you’re happy with the way you look and the way you feel from inside, that really reflects you. I know so many people in my life who are beautiful because they have beautiful hearts. Everybody should just embrace how they look, but at the same time, it’s very important to be a little conscious of health.

Sukriti: Your body listens to you, so you talk good words to it. If you constantly hate on your body, it’s going to show. If you constantly love your body it is going to show.

Have you ever been told to change or alter your appearance?

A lot of people have particularly asked us to do a lip filler and get a nose job.