Ranbir Kapoor, Prithviraj Sukumaran To Farhan Akhtar, Priyanka Chopra: Actors Who Went Through Rigorous Body Transformations For A Film

Actors indeed give their hearts and souls to bring their characters to life. From embodying their mannerism to getting into a new shape, the actors go way beyond perfecting the role and presenting an exact character on the screen. The biggest, and well-to-be-said, first impression of their character is their body and physical appearance, and that is the reason the actors invest a long time in the preparations. Many actors went through a massive body transformation for their roles in a film. So, let us have a look at some actors who went through tough training for their incredible body transformation.

In Sultan, Salman Khan played the titular role of wrestler Sultan, a Pehlwani and former world wrestling champion from Haryana. From weight gain to weight reduction, Salman Khan invested a long time in intensive training, which also includes wrestling and mixed martial arts, with international action director Larnell Stovall. He kicked off his daily four-hour training continuously for two months. 

In Bhaag Milkha Bhaag, Farhan Akhtar portrayed the character of Milkha Singh, an Indian athlete and Olympian, and for the same, he indeed made a body that stunned everyone. The actor worked out for a total of four to five hours a day, six days a week. This went on for a whopping 13 months before he looked like Milkha Singh for real.

In ‘Dangal’, Aamir Khan played Mahavir Singh Phogat, a Pehlwani amateur wrestler. For his role, Aamir Khan went through two kinds of body transformations. He went from 96 kg to 68 kg for Dangal. In five months,  he played the role of wrestler Mahavir Singh Phogat for Dangal.

In the recently released superhit film 'Fighter', Hrithik Roshan trained rigorously for 5–6 months for the film. The superstar trained for 14 months for the perfect body that he attained after continuous hard work and avoiding sweets. His astonishing transformation and dedication appear in every frame of the film.

Priyanka Chopra underwent extensive physical training for four months to attain a muscular physique and learned the sport and Kom's distinct boxing style for the film 'Mary Kom'. The actress was not just challenged physically but also had to prepare herself mentally. She spent time in Kom's home and spent five months training to learn the sport and get into an athlete’s shape. 

Prithviraj Sukumaran's role in "The Goat Life" demanded a complete transformation, and he delivered exceptionally. The PAN India star underwent a significant physical change, losing immense weight and growing his hair long to fully embody the character. His dedication caught the attention of ISRo scientist Nambi Narayan, who praised his transformation. From his appearance to his mannerisms, Prithviraj Sukumaran immersed himself in the role, delivering a performance that highly resonated with audiences. 

Ranbir Kapoor's recent blockbuster film "Animal" generated massive buzz, and one of the factors behind its success was the transformative performance. Ranbir underwent a significant physical transformation for the role, gaining immense weight to embody his character. This change showcases a different side of his acting prowess, demonstrating his dedication to his craft and setting the stage for a memorable portrayal.

Randeep Hooda's portrayal of Veer Savarkar required more than just acting skills. Hooda underwent an extensive physical transformation, including significant weight loss, to resemble the revolutionary figure, capturing his essence on screen. The actor's dedication to the role shines through in his performance, showcasing his versatility and commitment.