Shah Rukh Khan to Tom Cruise: Bollywood and Hollywood stars fit in their 50s

It’s easy to let yourself go to seed, but for actors who’ve spent much of their life in the spotlight, this isn’t an option. Instead, the stars double down on harsh regimens to build muscles, stringent diets to control their weight and procedures to keep themselves looking young and fresh. Even as the stresses of showbiz grow with the years, here’s a look at some actors who’ve embraced the challenge. These are the men from both Bollywood and Hollywood who are super fit, even post 50.

Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan is 56, but that has not stopped him from taking on physically demanding roles, in the movie ‘Om Shanti Om’, he was seen with a ripped body and sporting eight-pack abs. Plus, it wasn’t just his gleaming torso that had everybody talking, he even did his own stunts for this film.

And, now he’s back with a bigger bang. In his latest social media post, we saw Khan outdoing himself. In the viral image, the witty star from Bollywood revealed his new avatar. Looking dapper and shirtless, Khan seems to be at his fittest form. And he has also got a new haircut. His long hair tied into a bun is his signature look from ‘Pathan’. We have to give full credit to the actor for re-inventing himself.

You can tell by his walk that Salman Khan's gym obsession hasn’t waned over the years. The 56-year-old is known not only for his action star-credentials but also his rippling muscles.

Akshay Kumar, 54, has a strict routine that combines a healthy diet with good sleep and no bad habits. The karate master performs his own stunts – minus any body double. Talk about getting finer with age.

Suniel Shetty has become more popular as he’s aged – his salt-and-pepper beard adding sophistication to his looks even as his workouts added bulk to his body. Now, at the age of 60, his fan following is only getting larger.

Another man who’s gained followers as he’s aged is Milind Soman. One of the first Indian male supermodels, years after his debut, he’s still got a large number of admirers. Plus, the 56-year-old has been staying fit with routines that include yoga, gym visits and marathons.

Aamir Khan was a lean, mean Bollywood machine. Until he got ripped for his role in the ‘Momento’ inspired 'Ghajini'. While he’s known to regular lose and gain weight for his role, that’s a moment that struck a note with fans.

Sanjay Dutt, who reportedly beat cancer, has been in shape ever since we can remember. The 62-year-old ‘MunnaBhai MBBS’ actor doesn’t go to the gym, preferring to stay fit using other means – looks like it’s working.

The mission to be at the top of his game is never impossible for Tom Cruise, who at 59 can give a 20-year-old a run for his money. At 57, Cruise is still jumping off buildings and performing his own stunts. The ‘Mission Impossible’ star does a mixture of weight training, bodyweight exercises and HIIT intervals to stay in shape. He’s also on a strict diet plan that includes tips from a number of professional trainers.

From ‘Troy’ to ‘Fight Club’, there’s never been a time Brad Pitt hasn’t impressed with his brawny physique. The 58-year-old reportedly works out for 90 minutes each day – using a combination of compound and isolation (muscle targeting exercises) to stay on form. He also drinks plenty of water, takes supplements, drinks collagen smoothies, and gets an occasional IV vitamin drip.

The original Mr Rocky Balboa, aka Sylvester Stallone, is a 75-year-old fitness machine. He’s still exercising six days a week, several times a day. He eats a high protein, low carbohydrate diet to help him along. All in all – he’s got the eye of the tiger.