Kuntal Joisher: This admirable celebrity made a significant mark on the world's mountaineering history by becoming the first-ever vegan to have climbed Mount Everest from the south side. Fuelled by a desire to disprove the worldwide perception following the death of fellow vegan climber Maria Styrdomthat, that vegans do not have the required dietary requirements to undertake such an ambitious expedition, Mumbai-based Joisher made a significant point by successfully completing his 45-day mission. The famed vegan mountaineer consumed foods such as poha, puri bhaji, dal, rice, vegan breads and pav bhaji during his memorable journey.
Ayesha Takia Azmi: For Ayesha and her family it was a joint decision to shift to veganism. While the 31-year old had a tough time giving up her favourite morning drink, masala chai', she did find healthy, dairy-free alternatives such as cashewnut milk. In the end, the actress believes that the all-round benefits of a vegan diet outweigh the mild sacrifices she had to make. The actress even plans on opening a vegan restaurant in Mumbai.
Kangana Ranaut: The 'Queen' of Bollywood, was once a hard-core non-vegetarian. A decision to adopt a meat-free lifestyle complemented by a realisation that dairy does not agree with her led her to become a vegan. The actress has also expressed that becoming a vegan had made her very happy and brought a lot of difference to her life.
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