India, May 30 -- For actor Nikita Dutta, known for films such as Kabir Singh (2019) and Jewel Thief - The Heist Begins (2025), summer and mangoes are inseparable. Joining HT City for a special summer shoot, the self-confessed mango lover opens up about her favourite varieties why the fruit is a non-negotiable part of her daily routine.

One unusual food combination she swears by is "puri with mango". "The first time I was introduced to puri with mango at a Gujarati friend's house, I was surprised by the combination, but now I love it," she says.

Elaborating on her love for the fruit, Nikita shares, "Mango is by default my summer essential. Every morning, I start my day with six soaked almonds and one whole mango. So unlike a lot of peopl...