10 actors who underwent extreme transformation for their roles

10 actors who underwent extreme transformation for their roles

By Entertainment Desk April 15, 2025 

Randeep Hooda in Swatantrya Veer Savarkar

The actor underwent a dramatic weight loss of 32 kg to portray Veer Savarkar’s gaunt figure, especially during his time in jail.

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Rajkummar Rao in Trapped

Rajkummar Rao lost 7 kg in 22 days by surviving on just one carrot and coffee to look malnourished for his character, who was trapped in an apartment.

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Aamir Khan in Dangal

Aamir Khan gained 30 kg to portray Mahavir Singh Phogat’s rugged physique and then underwent intense athletic training to master wrestling techniques.

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Salman Khan in Sultan

Salman Khan’s transformation into Sultan Ali Khan was impressive as he gained around 100 kg. He also underwent intense wrestling and MMA training.

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Randeep Hooda in Sarbjit

Randeep Hooda’s transformation into Sarbjit Singh was intense, both physically and emotionally. He lost 20 kg in 28 days and delivered a powerful performance.

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Hrithik Roshan in Guzaarish

Hrithik Roshan’s portrayal of Ethan Mascarenhas required him to convey a range of emotions as a person with muscular dystrophy.

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Kartik Aaryan

Kartik built a lean physique and reduced his body fat percentage from 39% to only 7% in a year to play Murlikant Petkar in Chandu Champion.

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Farhan Akhtar

His transformation into Milkha Singh was remarkable in Bhaag Milkha Bhaag. He underwent intense 13-month training to portray the legendary athlete.

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Shahid Kapoor in Haider

Shahid Kapoor received critical acclaim for his portrayal of Haider. He lost weight, shaved his head and immersed himself in the character’s complexities.

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Ranbir Kapoor in Sanju

He underwent a significant transformation to play Sanjay Dutt. He looked unrecognizable after gaining muscle mass and adopted a bodybuilder’s physique.

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