Shilpa Shetty might be known for her disciplined diet and fitness routines, but behind that health-conscious image lies a true-blue foodie who still craves Mumbai’s favorite street food, the batata vada. The actress recently reminded everyone of her desi side when she shared a series of photos on Instagram, proudly calling herself a “forever batata vada girl.”
In the pictures, Shilpa is seen sitting inside her car, draped in a bright embroidered bandhani saree, holding not one but two plates of the golden delight. Each plate brims with crisp, deep-fried vadas stuffed with spicy mashed potato filling, served with green chutney. The joy on her face said it all, this was comfort food at its finest. One image even shows her posing playfully with a green chilli, proving her love for that extra punch of spice.
What makes this moment stand out is how unapologetically real it feels. Shilpa, a 50-year-old fitness icon, didn’t mind swapping her kale smoothies for a vada pav moment, a snack that’s practically Mumbai’s heartbeat. Her caption summed it up perfectly: “Forever a batata vada girl.”
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Over the years, Shilpa has often shared glimpses of her “Sunday binge” tradition, showing that balance, not restriction, defines her food philosophy. Whether it’s devouring chocolate lava cake or enjoying a hot vada pav on the go, she celebrates food with pure enthusiasm.
For Mumbai residents, batata vada isn’t just a snack, it's nostalgia wrapped in a pav, dipped in chutney, and served with a touch of chaos from a street corner stall. Shilpa’s post struck that exact chord, blending glamor with groundedness.
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