Jacqueline Fernandez: 'Deepika Padukone is a great fitness icon'

Jacqueline Fernandez has said that Deepika Padukone and Salman Khan are the greatest fitness icons of the Hindi film industry.

The actress said she had the opportunity to witness the stars' rigourous fitness regimes while working with them.

Speaking to IANS she said: "I think a great icon or inspiration for fitness is Deepika Padukone.

"Since I have worked with her, I have seen how dedicated she is to her fitness regime, how she works out in the gym, how healthy she is and what healthy food she eats."

"Among the actors, I feel John Abraham and Salman Khan are dedicated to their fitness and they are extremely healthy," the 28-year-old added.

Fernandez is currently shooting for Kick with Khan, who she says has been giving her fitness tips.

She reportedly had to put on weight for the role.

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