He was once the heartthrob of an entire generation, fondly dubbed Bollywood’s chocolate boy. Now, Dino Morea is back on screen as Salad — yes, Salad — in a vibrant web series that blends style, sass, and serious acting chops. But don’t be fooled by the quirky name. Short for Salahuddin,  Salad may be a side dish for now, but he’s setting the stage to become a principal character in season two.

In this free-flowing chat, the actor opens up about making a strong impact in a limited role, his passion for fitness, why appearance still matters in showbiz, and how he’s maintained that famously enviable physique — all while keeping things light, fun and absolutely real. Here’s Dino, unfiltered.

So, let’s start with the obvious question — your character is called Salad in The Royals. Fans think you could easily be dessert! 
(Laughs) That’s a great question. Honestly, I would’ve loved to be dessert! But yes, the name — Salad — is actually short for Salahuddin. So they just went with ‘Salad’. And I guess, appetiser, setting things up for the next season.