Actor Randeep Hooda has performed several powerful and layered demonstrations in his 24 -year career. Known for his roles in films like ‘Highway’ (2014), ‘Sarabjit’ (2016), ‘Veer Savarkar’ (2024), and ‘Once Upon a Time in Mumbai’ (2010), he is praised for his dedication to each character. In an interview recently, Randeep talked about his role Sarabjit And shared how they had to change themselves physically to stay true for the story.
Randeep Hooda on change for harsh roles
In an episode by Shubhankar Mishra Podcast, Randeep Hooda opened his experiences like Serbjit and Savarkar.
Heavy weight loss for ‘Sarbjit’
He revealed that while preparing for Sarabjit, he had to undergo major physical changes. The manufacturers replaced the shooting schedule at the last minute.
Physical conflict during Sarabjit and Savarkar shoot
Randeep shared that the team initially planned to shoot Sarabjit’s Punjab parts, including wrestling scenes. However, the schedule suddenly changed, and he insisted that a man in the jail would have no meaning to be physically fit. To stay real for the character, he significantly reduced his food and water intake, which took a toll on his health. He also revealed that during the shooting of Savarkar, he was underweight for nearly 1.5 years.
Directed by Omung Kumar, Sarabjit also acted Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Richa Chadha, Darshan Kumar and Ankur Bhatia.
The secret behind their physical change
When he was asked about his diet and how he managed such a major physical change, Randeep Hooda said he followed the simple practice of fasting. He explained that both Hinduism and Islam promote fasting, which allows the digestive system to relax. According to him, many health issues begin in the stomach, and fasting helps to cure the body naturally.
