Katie Holmes is reportedly gorging herself on Indian food in a bid to kick start labor.

The pregnant actress is due to give birth any day and fiance Tom Cruise, a devout Scientologist, is trying to help the process on its way by serving up red hot curries to his beloved every night.

It is a popular myth that spicy foods can bring on labor in the final stages of pregnancy, due to the ingredients.

A source is quoted in Britain's Daily Star newspaper as saying: "Tom is convinced he can get the baby to pop out sooner if he feeds her spicy dishes."

Last week, it was revealed Katie will give birth surrounded by huge white signs reminding her to stay silent.

The former "Dawson's Creek" star has allegedly agreed to deliver her baby in total quiet in accordance with a bizarre Scientology tradition, created by the religion's founder L. Ron Hubbard.

The couple have had posters spelling out Katie's labor rules delivered to their home.

Friends - thought to be Scientology elders - were photographed carrying the placards through the gates of the couple's plush Los Angeles mansion.

One of the 6ft signs reads: "Be silent and make all physical movements slow and understandable."