Ranbir Kapoor shed weight for Rockstar role, trainer reveals

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Ranbir Kapoor’s dedication to his craft was evident in Rockstar (2011), where he underwent a physical transformation to portray the emotional and physical struggles of his character, Janardhan Jakhar.

Fitness trainer Pradeep Bhatia, in an interview with ETimes, disclosed that Kapoor reduced his weight from 74 kg to 67 kg for a crucial sequence in the film. The weight loss was necessary to depict the phase where his character is thrown out of his home and faces hardships before rising to musical stardom.

“He was already lean, but for the sequence where his character struggles, he had to drop from 74 kg to 67-68 kg,” Bhatia shared. To achieve this, Kapoor followed a strict diet plan that involved cutting down carbohydrates and reducing non-vegetarian food intake.

The transformation added authenticity to the role, making Kapoor’s performance more impactful. Directed by Imtiaz Ali, Rockstar remains one of Kapoor’s most celebrated films, with his physical and emotional commitment to the character being widely appreciated.

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