Chandu Champion Kartik Aaryan was 90 kg and unable to do a single push-up when he began training, did you know?
Kartik Aaryan has been in the spotlight for his incredible transformation in Kabir Khan’s recent movie, Chandu Champion. He portrays the role of India’s first Paralympic gold medalist, Murlikant Petkar, in this biographical sports drama.
Did you know that the actor weighed 90 kg when he started training for his role?
Kartik Aaryan’s journey of transformation
In a recent interview with Hindustan Times, Kartik Aaryan’s fitness trainer and national-level boxer, Tridev Pandey, revealed how the actor went from 90 kg to 72 kg for the movie.
During their first meeting, Tridev mentioned that Kartik couldn’t even do a single push-up.
Highlighting Kartik’s rigorous training routine, the trainer stated, “After our training sessions, he followed a calorie-deficit diet, reached 72 kg, and could perform push-ups with a 50 kg weight and pull-ups with a 27.5 kg weight.”
Without the use of steroids or injections, the 33-year-old actor also mastered 50 different skipping techniques.
According to his coach, Kartik Aaryan achieved his final results after 14 months of hard work.
Kartik Aaryan’s introduction to boxing
Kartik Aaryan confessed that he had no experience in boxing. The trainer added that Kartik didn’t even wear boxing gloves during the initial sessions.
Discussing his approach to training celebrities, Tridev mentioned, “I encourage them to train like athletes, forgetting their celebrity status. Kartik embraced this mentality, and the skills he acquired will benefit him in the long run.”
Just a week ago, Kartik Aaryan shared a video of the song Sarfira on Instagram. In the post, he announced his physical transformation for the role in Chandu Champion.
Describing it as his “most challenging transformational journey,” he wrote, “From 90kg (Freddy) to 72 kg (Chandu Champion)… the most challenging transformational journey of my career is about to unfold…”
Kartik Aaryan’s upcoming projects
Kartik Aaryan has appeared in films like Pyaar Ka Punchnama, Sonu Ke Titu Ki Sweety, Pati Patni Aur Woh, and Satyaprem Ki Katha, among others.
He will next be seen in Anees Bazmee’s Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3, a horror comedy featuring Tabu, Triptii Dimri, Vidya Balan, and Madhuri Dixit.
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