Top actors who underwent massive transformation for films


Salman Khan in Sultan

Every role requires actors to look a certain way. Thus, there are many celebrities who have gone to extremes to appear like their characters. Salman Khan, who is currently in news for his look for Battle Of Galwan, had undergone a massive transformation for the movie Sultan. He had played the role of a wrestler in the film and he had his fat-to-fit journey to tell.

Aamir Khan in Dangal

Similarly, Aamir Khan underwent a massive physical transformation for the movie Dangal. He played a wrestler in the movie who could not pursue his dreams. He sported a chubby uncle in the movie, as well as a well-toned wrestler.

Randeep Hooda in Swatantrya Veer Savarkar

Randeep Hooda is said to be a method actor who would drench completely into the role he is portraying. For the movie Swatantrya Veer Savarkar, the actor lost almost 26 kgs. He reportedly followed paleo diet for the same.

Ranbir Kapoor in Animal

Ranbir Kapoor shed his lean look to appear all beefed up in Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s movie Animal. The actor underwent rigorous training for almost 3 years under trainer Shivoham Bhatt for this transformation. Now again he is sporting a lean look in Ramayana.

Rajkummar Rao in Trapped

Rajkummar Rao has undergone physical transformation for quite a few films. He shed kilos for his look in the movie Trapped. Even for his Bose: Dead/Alive, Rajkummar Rao gained a few extra kilos to portray the character.

Hrithik Roshan in War

Hrithik Roshan once revealed that he juggled between two films – Super 30 and War. He once revealed that he was given only 2 months after Super 30 to get back in shape for movie War in which he had to sport six-pack abs.

Shahid Kapoor in Kabir Singh

Shahid Kapoor has also had to undergo physical transformation for the characters he has played in movies. For Kaminey, the actor portrayed a well-toned body. For Kabir Singh, the actor had to put on weight and then shed kilos for his look.

Bobby Deol in Animal

Bobby Deol’s physical transformation is simply impressive. As reported by Koimoi.com, the actor worked hard to reduce his body fat to 12% for the role of Abrar in the movie Animal.