Published 20:56 IST, September 26th 2019
Ranbir Kapoor talks about his most physically challenging role ever
Ranbir Kapoor is known for distinct movie choices and impressive performance. Check out which was the most physically demanding role in his Bollywood career.
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Ranbir Kapoor has played some really distinct and difficult roles throughout his journey in Bollywood. From speech and hearing impaired Barfi (Barfi) to crazy Jordan (Rockstar), but according to him, most physically demanding and challenging role he ever played was in Sanju. film was amidst most awaited movies of 2018, especially after its trailer was launched. film was highly lauded by critics also enjoyed by audience too. Ranbir Kapoor transformed himself into Sanjay Dutt, putting himself into his shoes. He seemed so convincing that audience went into a state of awe, as y couldn't distinguish between real Sanju and on-screen Sanju. While talking to a source Ranbir shared his experience on playing Sanjay Dutt in his biopic.
He said, I detest gym, I can't stand it. It's an occupational hazard so I have to go. He believed it was first time he could do something different with his body. So I took it up as a challenge. Sanjay Dutt represents epitome of Body Building in industry, so Ranbir Kapoor had to take this role very seriously and train his body accordingly. He was quoted saying
“ If I am going to play Sanjay Dutt on screen , building my body was essential”.
Details about his transformation journey
It was Ranbir's discipline and determination which made him essay Sanjay Dutt's role onscreen so powerfully. Ranbir had literally changed himself into a bulkier and more muscular man to play Sanjay in movie. He worked very hard on his body, he had gained a lot of weight. RK used to do muscle training in gym for numerous hours a day. He used to consume around eight meals a day. Irrespective of Ranbir Kapoor calling himself lazy, he used to get up at 3 am to have his protein shake. He religiously followed his diets and did extensive hours of bodybuilding for months to get look that Raju Hirani wanted. What was more challenging was fact that Ranbir Kapoor had to pull off Sanjay's 6 different looks during film. Fortunately, his hard work paid off and Sanju became a blockbuster. In fact, it mand to touch a milestone of Rs 580 crores as its overall worldwide collection. Ranbir won many awards for his stellar performance in film as well. Ranbir Kapoor will be seen opposite Alia Bhatt, his real-life girlfriend in Dharma Productions upcoming venture Brahmastra. Slated to release in May 2020.
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11:10 IST, September 26th 2019