Vikrant Massey reveals how he gained 11 kgs to play Alok Dixit in Chhapaak

Bollywood actor Vikrant Massey has impressed many with his on-screen performances, wher in films or web-shows. He will be seen next in Meghna Gulzar’s Chhapaak, opposite Deepika Padukone. Vikrant portrays character of Alox Dixit. He recently revealed challenges he faced in getting in-depth with his character. Read to kw more.

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Vikrant Massey’s weight gain for Chhapaak

Vikrant revealed that only stress Meghna Gulzar had for signing him up for this role was his weight. In fact, condition on which Vikrant was brought on board to romance Deepika Padukone in movie was that he would gain 11 kgs in two months. But actor took on challenge and eat on at least eight Gulab Jamun's in a day to gain those extra kilos. Talking about same Vikrant said that Meghna wanted him on board. But only apprehension she had was wher he would be able to put on 11 kilos in two-and-a-half months. He was lean whereas Alok is a bigger guy.

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Vikrant Massey, who weighed 64kgs was successful in weighing 75 kgs before film’s shooting began. In Chhapaak, Mirzapur actor will be seen sporting a belly. Talking about same he added that Meghna did t wanted him to bulk up. He needed to have a paunch like a regular man. So, he started an unhealthy diet of samosas and junk food. Every two-and-a-half hours, Vikrant had to eat something, even when he was t hungry. When he first saw himself with a paunch, he felt good. He stated that Meghnaji was relieved that pairing looked more auntic.

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chemistry between Vikrant Massey and Deepika Padukone was seen in first song from film. song named, k Jhok gave a glimpse of bond that two will share on screen. It made many admired and felt in awe of duo. Check out song.

k Jhok

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Chhapaak

Directed by Meghna Gulzar, movie is said to be based on life of an acid attack survivor, Laxmi Agarwal. Deepika Padukone will play role of Laxmi Agarwal, while Vikrant Massey will portray a social activist and her husband, Amol. movie is set to release on January 10, 2019, clashing with Tanhaji: Unsung Warrior starring Ajay Devgn, Saif Ali Khan and Kajol with ors.