Fit & Fab: How actor-comedian Rishi Budhrani got into shape

Comedian Rishi Parkash Budhrani working out, with his fitness regimen including high-intensity interval training up to six days a week. PHOTO: KC ENG
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SINGAPORE - In October last year, comedian Rishi Parkash Budhrani weighed his heaviest at 90.2kg. He had been working for nearly two years without a break and felt burnt out. He also ate unhealthily and consumed a lot of alcohol.

"The Covid-19 pandemic forced me to start reinventing my creative journey and, fortunately, I was able to continue to stage successful shows and work on new projects, but I hadn't realise how badly it had drained me," says the 37-year-old.

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