National Junk Food Day 2025: 7 Celebs Who Swap Their Diets for Mumbai’s Street Food Favourites

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It's National Junk Food Day (yes, that's a real thing, widely celebrated in the U.S.) and if you've been eyeing that extra samosa or secretly craving some chaat, you're in very good company. While Bollywood celebs are known for their clean eating and fitness goals, they even make room for crispy, spicy, buttery indulgences every now and then. Here are seven stars whose street food cravings are totally relatable and honestly, kind of reassuring.

Kareena Kapoor Khan: Pani Puri And French Fries, Please

Kareena might serve gym looks and Pilates inspo daily, but when it comes to cheat snacks, she's got classics on her plate. Her go-to? Pani puri and deep-fried French fries. Salty, spicy, crunchy-basically everything your trainer warned you about.

Ranbir Kapoor: Vada Pav, Diet Or Not

Ranbir's love for vada pav is proof that some cravings outlive meal plans. Even when he's dieting, he's known to grab one of these spicy potato-filled buns on the go. It's Mumbai comfort food at its best-and clearly, its most irresistible.

Sidharth Malhotra: Homemade At Heart, Pav Bhaji At Soul

While Sidharth leans heavily on home-cooked meals to keep fit, he admits that when he craves something indulgent, it's Mumbai's buttery pav bhaji that calls to him.

Kangana Ranaut: Gol Gappa Obsession

While filming Panga in Delhi, Kangana reportedly couldn't stop snacking on gol gappe between scenes. That crisp shell bursting with tangy, spicy water? Hard to say no-even for someone with her famously fierce discipline.

Sonam Kapoor Ahuja: Samosa Weather

There's something about rain and samosas, and Sonam agrees. She's shared that a hot, crispy samosa is her go-to during Mumbai's rainy afternoons-simple, satisfying, and full of flavour.

Kartik Aaryan: Loyal To Street-Style Chinese

Even after making it big, Kartik still can't resist the lure of roadside Indo-Chinese food-fried rice, chilli potatoes, and Manchurian loaded with sauce and nostalgia, all in one plate.

Deepika Padukone: Sev Puri Cravings

Deepika's long-time love for sev puri from Ram Shyam in Santa Cruz is well known. The crispy base, sweet chutney, spicy potato, and mountain of sev scream indulgence-and we're here for it.

Street Food, Fame Or Not

Street food has a way of cutting through filters and fame. For these stars, it's not about calories or clean labels-it's about flavour, nostalgia, and the joy of eating with your hands. But while National Junk Food Day is the perfect excuse to indulge in a favourite treat, it's worth remembering that balance matters.

Even the fittest celebrities find room for occasional cravings but they also pair it with consistent movement, portion control, and smart choices elsewhere. So yes, enjoy that samosa or chaat guilt-free today but let it be part of a bigger picture that includes care for your health too.

Because good food isn't the enemy, it's how often and how mindfully you enjoy it that makes all the difference.