Salman Khan details his sleep habits: ‘Once a month…’

Salman Khan recently spoke about his lifestyle in an interaction with his nephew, Arhaan Khan. Sharing that on most days, he sleeps for just two hours but slept nicely when he was behind bars, the Tiger actor said: “I generally sleep for a couple of hours, and once a month, I get 7–8 hours in a day. Sometimes, I doze off during short breaks on set.”
Speaking on Arhaan’s podcast Dumb Biryani, the 59-year-old added that he only sleeps when he has absolutely nothing else to do. “So, I slept nicely when I was in jail. I also sleep when there is turbulence in an aircraft because there is nothing I can do in such a situation.”
Even Shah Rukh Khan had earlier opened up about his erratic sleep schedule, sharing that he sleeps at 5 am and wakes up 9 am.
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Taking a cue, let’s understand how erratic sleep and subsequent deprivation affect one’s health.
An adult should sleep 7-9 hours every night, emphasised Dr Sudhir Kumar, consultant neurolog, Apollo Hospitals, Hyderabad. “Sleep deprivation is associated with a higher risk of obesity, type 2 diabetes, hypertension, heart attack, stroke, depression, dementia, and certain forms of cancer,” Dr Kumar added.
In addition to long-term health hazards, sleep deprivation can result in various short-term adverse effects, such as poor attention, concentration, memory issues, headache, irritability, and reduced productivity at work, he continued. “Driving ability is also impaired, and there is increased risk of being involved in vehicle crashes, in a sleep-deprived driver,” Dr Kumar told .
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It is preferable to complete the entire sleep quota in one go, preferably at night. “Those who cannot get 7-9 hours of sleep at night can complete the balance sleep during daytime,” said Dr Kumar.Story continues below this ad

Sleep consency — going to bed and waking up around the same time — is also essential. “Consent sleep schedule is associated with overall better health,” said Dr Kumar.

Maintaining a consent sleep schedule, creating a purposeful morning routine, and avoiding screens before bedtime can promote better sleep quality.
DISCLAIMER: This article is based on information from the public domain and/or the experts we spoke to. Always consult your health practitioner before starting any routine.