In an era when celebrity diets focus on protein bowls and fancy smoothies, Jackie Shroff is quietly reviving an age-old Indian staple: the classic fermented rice. During filmmaker Farah Khan’s visit to his picturesque farmhouse near Pune, the actor offered her a homemade, wholesome spread. But the true hero of the meal wasn’t a gourmet creation. It was his humble dahi bhaat, or curd rice, which had been fermented overnight in an earthen pot.

“Chawal banaya hai… kaam ki cheez hai. Sabke pet ke liye bhaari item hai," Jackie said, serving the dish with his signature rustic charm. Behind that simple line lies a deep truth. Fermented rice isn’t just comfort food; it’s a nutritional powerhouse packed with health benefits modern science is only beginning to rediscover.

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