Govinda reveals weight loss regime

Govinda has revealed that it took him three and a half months to reach his ideal weight.

The star will next be seen in action thriller Run Bhola Run alongside Celina Jaitley and Ameesha Patel.

Govinda told Mumbai Mirror: "No sugar. No oil. No non-vegetarian food. And when I say 'No', it means 'Absolutely No'. One hour of yoga under the guidance of my teacher Ushaji who comes home.

"And then an hour of running on Juhu beach every single day, either from 5 - 6 am or 6 - 7 am. Day begins early but it's good in a way. I am feeling much more active as well."

He added: "[My wife] Sunita, [daughter] Narmada and [son] Yash haven't stopped complimenting me."

Govinda has described the upcoming Avataar as his real comeback film after he stopped doing lead roles.

Avataar director Pahlaj Nihalani commented: "I can't talk about the storyline of the film. But the manner in which Govinda has become thin is commendable. He is coming back with a bang. Underline this."

In September, the actor and former MP denied that he had got into a physical fight with his brother-in-law over a financial disagreement.

Govinda was also accused of trying to kill a Bollywood producer in the same month.