Randeep Hooda To Bhumi Pednekar, Bollywood Celebrities Who Underwent Dramatic Transformation To Fit Their Roles

Sometimes Bollywood celebrities have to go the extra mile to do justice to their roles. While looking their best on the silver screen is important for their image, there are times when they need to lose or gain extreme amounts of weight. With a new role, there’s a lot of dedication that goes into that. With actors undergoing dramatic transformation, there’s something to learn from each of them. Here is the list of such actors who went to great lengths for their films.

Bollywood Celebrities Who Underwent Dramatic Transformation To Fit Their Roles

Bhumi Pednekar in Dum Laga Ke Haisha (2015)

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IMDb rating: 7.5/10

Dum Laga Ke Haisha was Bhumi Pednekar’s debut Bollywood film for which she had to undergo drastic changes. The actress had to gain 90 kg for the movie followed by losing it all for the other roles. Her dedication to the movie didn’t go unnoticed as the film was declared a "Hit" by the Box Office India. Her work was also praised by many. You can watch the movie on Amazon Prime Video.

Randeep Hooda in Swatantra Veer Savarkar (2024)

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IMDb rating: 7.8/10

Randeep Hooda has become the talk of the town for his dramatic transformation in the recent movie ‘Swatantra Veer Savarkar’. The actor is praised for his dedication to losing 32 kg for the role. In an interview with Hindustan Times, the Sarabjit actor said, “I had to be losing [a] kilo a day for a certain number of days... It was very tough. I would often feel extremely weak and would faint. It’s a terrible thing for an actor to go through. But, I believe, looking the part is something every actor should do.” This movie is running in cinemas now.

Aamir Khan In Dangal (2016)

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IMDb rating: 8.3/10

As the perfectionist he is, Aamir Khan gained 96 kilos for the role of Mahavir Singh Phogal in Dangal. He came down to 68 kilos in five months to play his younger version. This movie is streaming on Amazon Prime Video.

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