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12 Bollywood Celebrities Who Underwent Major Body Transformations For Their Movies

From putting on a few—or more—kilos to shedding calories if the role demands, these actors' bodies took a dramatic course while prepping for films. 

20 September, 2021
12 Bollywood Celebrities Who Underwent Major Body Transformations For Their Movies

From putting on a few—or more—kilos to shedding calories if the role demands, these actors' bodies took a dramatic course while prepping for films. 

Hritik
Known to be a fitness enthusiast, Hritik Roshan has always sported a chiselled, bulky look. However, during the shooting of 'Super 30', he let himself go. However, within the span of two months, the actor had to get his washerboard abs back for his role in 'War', alongside Tiger Shroff. "After Super 30, the fat content of my body was too much. My body had become lazy and I was given only two months to get in shape and it wasn’t enough. I started this film on a bit of a back foot because my body was not ready," revealed the actor in an interview.
1HritikKnown to be a fitness enthusiast, Hritik Roshan has always sported a chiselled, bulky look. However, during the shooting of 'Super 30', he let himself go. However, within the span of two months, the actor had to get his washerboard abs back for his role in 'War', alongside Tiger Shroff. "After Super 30, the fat content of my body was too much. My body had become lazy and I was given only two months to get in shape and it wasn’t enough. I started this film on a bit of a back foot because my body was not ready," revealed the actor in an interview.
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Farhan
While the actor underwent a major body transformation for his role in 'Bhaag Milkha Bhaag', he ended up putting on the weight again, over the years. Although recently, Farhan took to social media to share a transformation image of himself, which he captioned, "The many shapes and sizes of Ajju aka Aziz aka Toofaan. What a ride. 18 months of relentless work but worth every drop of sweat, every sore muscle, and every pound gained and lost."
3FarhanWhile the actor underwent a major body transformation for his role in 'Bhaag Milkha Bhaag', he ended up putting on the weight again, over the years. Although recently, Farhan took to social media to share a transformation image of himself, which he captioned, "The many shapes and sizes of Ajju aka Aziz aka Toofaan. What a ride. 18 months of relentless work but worth every drop of sweat, every sore muscle, and every pound gained and lost."
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Aamir Khan
Following the life of a wrestler from his young days to late adulthood, Aamir Khan had to flaunt a pot belly as well as defined abs through the course of his film 'Dangal'. While the actor was given the choice to wear a bodysuit, he opted for a fully natural transformation that would look authentic on screen. Reportedly, his body fat percentage plummeted from 38 per cent to just 9 per cent in five months.
5Aamir KhanFollowing the life of a wrestler from his young days to late adulthood, Aamir Khan had to flaunt a pot belly as well as defined abs through the course of his film 'Dangal'. While the actor was given the choice to wear a bodysuit, he opted for a fully natural transformation that would look authentic on screen. Reportedly, his body fat percentage plummeted from 38 per cent to just 9 per cent in five months.
Bhumi
Bhumi Pednekar agreed to gain 23 kgs for her role as Sandhya in 'Dum Laga Ke Haisha', and lost it after the film wrapped up. In an interview, the actor said, "I started developing health problems. My back and joints started aching… My diet was unhealthy. I don’t have a problem with being overweight. That’s fine. But there’s a thin line between being unhealthy and overweight...I’m content with the way I am right now. I’m not skinny, and I like that."
6BhumiBhumi Pednekar agreed to gain 23 kgs for her role as Sandhya in 'Dum Laga Ke Haisha', and lost it after the film wrapped up. In an interview, the actor said, "I started developing health problems. My back and joints started aching… My diet was unhealthy. I don’t have a problem with being overweight. That’s fine. But there’s a thin line between being unhealthy and overweight...I’m content with the way I am right now. I’m not skinny, and I like that."
Sara Ali
Before entering the industry, Sara Ali Khan was an overweight girl—96 kgs to be precise—dealing with PCOD that further triggered weight gain. Although, she wasn't ready to let her weight come in the way of her dreams. Before making her debut with 'Kedarnath', she decided to shed the extra calories and tone up. "For me, it all started in New York. I weighed 96 kg and had a year to go before I graduated. The transition from pizza to salad and from lethargy to cardio is how I kickstarted my fitness journey. I simply started eating healthy and began working out when in New York," revealed the actor in an interview.
7Sara AliBefore entering the industry, Sara Ali Khan was an overweight girl—96 kgs to be precise—dealing with PCOD that further triggered weight gain. Although, she wasn't ready to let her weight come in the way of her dreams. Before making her debut with 'Kedarnath', she decided to shed the extra calories and tone up. "For me, it all started in New York. I weighed 96 kg and had a year to go before I graduated. The transition from pizza to salad and from lethargy to cardio is how I kickstarted my fitness journey. I simply started eating healthy and began working out when in New York," revealed the actor in an interview.
Kriti Sanon
Did you know that Kriti Sanon put on 15 kgs for her recent film 'Mimi'? The actor took to Instagram to share a compilation of her workouts, and wrote, "While putting on 15 kgs for Mimi was a challenge, losing those kilos wasn’t easy for Chubby Sanon either! And.. I had kept 'param sundari' (the song) for later, so I have the motivation to get back in shape! Having put on so much weight for the first time ever and not working out for 3 months (not even yoga!), my stamina, strength, and flexibility had gone down to zero! In fact, I had to slowly get back to mobility with my joints clicking constantly."
8Kriti SanonDid you know that Kriti Sanon put on 15 kgs for her recent film 'Mimi'? The actor took to Instagram to share a compilation of her workouts, and wrote, "While putting on 15 kgs for Mimi was a challenge, losing those kilos wasn’t easy for Chubby Sanon either! And.. I had kept 'param sundari' (the song) for later, so I have the motivation to get back in shape! Having put on so much weight for the first time ever and not working out for 3 months (not even yoga!), my stamina, strength, and flexibility had gone down to zero! In fact, I had to slowly get back to mobility with my joints clicking constantly."
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Arshad
Three days ago, the 'Golmaal' actor shared a picture of himself flexing his muscles. "Long way to go, but getting in shape for my next project," he captioned the post. In fact, American Wrestler John Cena also reposted the image on his own Instagram handle, leaving netizens thrilled. Arshad Warsi took to Twitter to respond. "John Cena posted my pic on his Instagram page...I am quite kicked about it (sic)," he said.
10ArshadThree days ago, the 'Golmaal' actor shared a picture of himself flexing his muscles. "Long way to go, but getting in shape for my next project," he captioned the post. In fact, American Wrestler John Cena also reposted the image on his own Instagram handle, leaving netizens thrilled. Arshad Warsi took to Twitter to respond. "John Cena posted my pic on his Instagram page...I am quite kicked about it (sic)," he said.
Emraan
The 42-year-old actor also recently posted a beefed up photograph of himself on social media. While he didn't mention the movie that demanded the muscular physique, fans believe it could be for Tiger 3, alongside Salman Khan and Katrina Kaif. Over the past few months, Emraan has been updating his fans about his progress by posting transformation pictures.
11EmraanThe 42-year-old actor also recently posted a beefed up photograph of himself on social media. While he didn't mention the movie that demanded the muscular physique, fans believe it could be for Tiger 3, alongside Salman Khan and Katrina Kaif. Over the past few months, Emraan has been updating his fans about his progress by posting transformation pictures.
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Ranveer
For Sanjay Leela Bhansali's 'Padmaavat', the actor built a daunting muscular physique to fit into Sultan Alauddin Khilji's shoes. However, for 'Gully Boy', the actor had to portray the role of a skinny rapper from the slums of Mumbai. And once again, he had to bulk up for Rohit Shetty's 'Simmba', where he played the role of a cop.
13RanveerFor Sanjay Leela Bhansali's 'Padmaavat', the actor built a daunting muscular physique to fit into Sultan Alauddin Khilji's shoes. However, for 'Gully Boy', the actor had to portray the role of a skinny rapper from the slums of Mumbai. And once again, he had to bulk up for Rohit Shetty's 'Simmba', where he played the role of a cop.
Rajkummar
Rajkummar Rao underwent a major physical transformation for his film 'Badhaai Do'. He took to Instagram to share a picture, and wrote, "#ShardulThakur in #BadhaaiDo. Being a pure vegetarian and to strictly avoid any kind of steroids, it wasn’t easy to get this transformation but nothing seems impossible when you love what you do. #BadhaaiDo is a film which is really close to my heart and we had a blast shooting this film."
14RajkummarRajkummar Rao underwent a major physical transformation for his film 'Badhaai Do'. He took to Instagram to share a picture, and wrote, "#ShardulThakur in #BadhaaiDo. Being a pure vegetarian and to strictly avoid any kind of steroids, it wasn’t easy to get this transformation but nothing seems impossible when you love what you do. #BadhaaiDo is a film which is really close to my heart and we had a blast shooting this film."
Kangana
Ahead of the trailer launch of her film 'Thalaivi', Kangana Ranaut shared stills from her film, for which she gained 20 kgs. "Gaining 20 kgs and loosing it all back within a span of few months wasn’t the only challenge that I faced while filming this Epic Biopic, wait is getting over just in few hours Jaya will be your forever," she tweeted.
15KanganaAhead of the trailer launch of her film 'Thalaivi', Kangana Ranaut shared stills from her film, for which she gained 20 kgs. "Gaining 20 kgs and loosing it all back within a span of few months wasn’t the only challenge that I faced while filming this Epic Biopic, wait is getting over just in few hours Jaya will be your forever," she tweeted.
Taapsee Pannu
Taapsee Pannu will soon be seen in sports film 'Rashmi Rocket', playing the role of a sprinter. "I didn’t have the liberty being a female actor to sit at home while I build my muscle and get my body ready for the film, I had to do other films simultaneously. I was shooting for multiple other films while I was training for Rashmi Rocket," she revealed.
16Taapsee PannuTaapsee Pannu will soon be seen in sports film 'Rashmi Rocket', playing the role of a sprinter. "I didn’t have the liberty being a female actor to sit at home while I build my muscle and get my body ready for the film, I had to do other films simultaneously. I was shooting for multiple other films while I was training for Rashmi Rocket," she revealed.
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