India, Jan. 14 -- Actor Deepika Padukone is known for her athletic frame and disciplined lifestyle. In an old interview, she got candid about the pitfalls of extreme fitness shortcuts and the fixation on being 'size zero'. She also addressed the gruelling demands of the film industry, where actors are often expected to transform their bodies overnight for specific roles or shoots. Also read | Bridesmaid Deepika Padukone sparkles in stunning saree at friend's wedding in New York: See pic

When asked if the pressure to take shortcuts like crash dieting takes a toll on her health, Deepika's stance was firm: fitness is a marathon, not a sprint. Deepika, in the 2012 interview with Rediff, also highlighted the biological consequences of inconsi...