Mira declined to invest in a restaurant as she's a vegetarian

Actor Shahid Kapoor and his wife Mira Rajput have always been vocal about maintaining a strictly vegetarian lifestyle and steering clear of alcohol. Mira has now shed light on how these values influence not just her personal life, but also her business decisions.Mira about her vegetarian lifestyleIn a recent conversation with Forbes India, Mira recounted how she once declined a proposal to invest in a restaurant venture, as it conflicted with her dietary ethics and principles. Despite being involved in the business world through her own line of beauty products, she made it clear that she draws a firm line when it comes to ventures that do not align with her beliefs.

“I am a vegetarian, and I am very particular about what I eat.

I don’t eat eggs or things like that. Once, someone approached me with a restaurant business proposal, and I said, ‘Well, I am a vegetarian and I don’t drink alcohol, so I am not going to be involved in a business that does that. I wish you all the very best, but it doesn’t align with my principles,’” Mira shared.

Take on public scrutinyShe went on to highlight the significance of remaining grounded and staying true to one’s identity, particularly when constantly exposed to public scrutiny.

Mira pointed out that being in the spotlight often invites a range of opinions from others, but it is crucial to ensure that one’s own inner voice remains the strongest. She stressed the importance of consistently reminding oneself of their core values and beliefs, without allowing external noise to influence or overshadow them. Mira noted that while others are entitled to their views, it is vital to recognise one's own mistakes, understand personal non-negotiables, and remain true to one's integrity. According to her, the inner voice shaped by one’s values should always be strong and clear, offering reassurance even when faced with criticism or disapproval.

Celebrities such as Shilpa Shetty, Virat Kohli, Gauri Khan, Malaika Arora, Asha Bhosle, and Bobby Deol have all successfully launched or co-own restaurant businesses.