For all of us 90s kids and our parents, there rarely would be anyone who does not recognise Nasir Abdullah. A beloved and well-known face of the Hindi TV Industry and Bollywood, Nasir Abdullah is also an avid flute player and likes indulging in poetry from time to time. He recently graced the launch of Prabha Anand’s Hindi poetry anthology ‘Karvan,’ at the India International Centre (ICC). At ICC he also attended the India Pan Opthalmologica 2024 where Nasir Abdullah gave an exclusive interview to the team of OnlyMyHealth.
Poetry For Mental Health
With a head full of shiny and healthy white hair, Abdullah donned a casual blue shirt, carrying a flute in his hand as he greeted fans and admirers graciously for photos. When our team asked him about the benefits of poetry for mental health, he said “All of us have a spiritual eye, which we also call the third eye, and poetry can help us open that. There are a lot of conversations, opinions, and thoughts that we must keep alive within ourselves about dharma and humanity.”
He added, “Poetry is an art that helps us understand and realise our life’s events. This helps us become more aware, sensitive, and in tune with our emotions and circumstances. Poets through the power of articulation help others also gain clarity about the nuances of life.”
Nasir Abdullah’s Health Mantra
OnlyMyHealth correspondents asked Nasir, “Clearly you are in great shape. Can you please share some health rules and mantras you live by? Some fitness or lifestyle tips you can share.”
To which he graciously responded, “We can not ignore the role that genetics and heredity play in one’s health and well-being. A lot of diseases like diabetes and heart disease can be passed down through generations and I consider myself lucky that it is not the case with me exactly. So first and foremost I attribute my health to that and also to karma.”
He said that his fitness mantra is “A little bit of exercise, a little bit of happiness, and healthy eating.”
Then he listed a few tips he follows and encourages others to practise as well:
- He began the advisory by recommending the readers to not overeat, especially junk, unhealthy food.
- He encouraged people to quit smoking. “There was a time when I used to smoke. But I have given up that habit now, hopefully in time before it causes any major complications,” he said.
- Abdullah tries to stay physically active and practice light exercise. He said, “Whenever I go to the metro station I take the stairs. I often see youngsters standing at the lift or escalators. However, instead, I take the stairs because I want to have some exercise on the go. It is very important for my age. But, it is still important for youngsters to stay active and take the stairs instead.”
- He encouraged everyone to stay active and stay away from a sedentary lifestyle.
- Lastly, he said, “I believe it is not a good practice to eat a lot of meat as well. I have never eaten too much meat and I have reduced it even further now.”
Nasir Abdullah concluded the interview by encouraging everyone not to overeat as those who eat clean and healthy meals do not fall ill as often. He believes that a balanced diet also helps us stay happy. His radiant presence and healthy physique clearly indicate that his methods have worked well for him.