Vijay Deverakonda to Aamir Khan: Actors who have undergone transformations for their films
Actors work hard to bring their characters to life. They challenge themselves mentally, emotionally, and physically to perfect their roles. From losing or gaining weight, to completely changing their appearance, they fearlessly transform themselves for their movies to completely involve themselves with the character.
Aamir Khan has undergone a remarkable transformation for his 2016 film Dangal. The actor notably lost around 25 kg in five months, dropping from 96 kg to 68 kg and achieved a well-chiselled physique. Additionally, the actor has also gained 97 kgs for his role to portray the older version of his character.
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Vijay Deverakonda is known for his on-screen charm, but he has shown his versatility in his upcoming film, Kingdom. Vijay has sported a buzz cut and has maintained it consistently for his character.
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Fitness icon Hrithik Roshan has delivered several strong performances and is all set to return in the action thriller War 2. He has recently amazed his fans with his stunning transformation as he has undergone a major weight loss for the sequel.
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Shahid Kapoor showed his commitment in 2009’s Kaminey with his ripped, lean body with six-pack abs. However, he then again transformed himself for his character in Kabir Sing and gained 8 kg and then lost 14 kg, all within just a few months.
Hollywood actor Chris Hemsworth showed his dedication for his character and took on a diet program called Lost At Sea for his film In the Heart of the Sea. He lost a shocking amount of weight, transforming from his usual muscular build to a much leaner frame.
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Harry Potter fame actor Daniel Radcliffe underwent a significant hair transformation and showed a different side of his commitment to acting for his role as Igor in Victor Frankenstein. He sported hair extensions to match the character’s distinctive look.
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Tom Hiddleston changed his hair to play Loki. He dyed it darker and styled it in a spiky, layered look. This iconic hairstyle became a part of Loki's character and reflected his growth and maturity.
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Hollywood actress Joey King has portrayed several powerful characters, but stood out for her role in The Act. The actress underwent a fearless transformation and went completely bald for her role.
