India, May 19 -- Actor Zayed Khan's recent physical transformation signals his renewed focus on his craft. "I keep myself in a very centred state, typically based on roles coming my way."

He elaborates, "So what I try is to keep in tune, it's not always good to have abs so for me eating well, sleeping well and following this helps in maintaining the right fitness level." He stresses the need for balance, adding, "Pushing my limits matters because what you want to achieve in life, being healthy mentally physically and socially, following a strict diet forever and having a certain figure steals life's purpose."

The actor has been transparent about his break from the screen, noting that it was essential for growth: "Everything cannot be me...