As
we
celebrate
the
seventh
anniversary
of
'Dangal,'
it's
only
fitting
to
delve
into
the
awe-inspiring
physical
metamorphosis
that
Aamir
Khan
underwent
to
portray
the
iconic
character
of
Mahavir
Singh
Phogat.
Aamir
Khan's
method
acting
and
meticulous
attention
to
detail
is
legendary,
but
his
transformation
for
'Dangal'
was
a
testament
of
a
different
level
when
it
comes
to
his
dedication
as
an
artist.
In
the
film,
Khan
portrayed
two
distinct
phases
of
Mahavir
Singh
Phogat's
life-the
seasoned
60-year-old
wrestler
and
the
vigorous
20-year-old
version.
What
ensued
was
not
just
a
transformation
but
a
physical
crusade
that
showcased
Khan's
unwavering
commitment
to
authenticity.
To
embody
the
older
Phogat,
Khan
embarked
on
a
journey
of
deliberate
weight
gain.
He
gained
a
staggering
30
kilograms,
reaching
a
weight
of
98
kilograms.
Scenes
where
Khan
sported
a
protruding
belly,
constituting
80
percent
of
the
movie,
were
shot
first.
Remarkably,
Khan
chose
to
forego
the
use
of
a
body
suit,
opting
instead
to
organically
manifest
the
physical
attributes
of
the
character.
The
real
challenge
lay
in
the
subsequent
weight
loss
phase,
where
Khan
shed
the
acquired
weight
to
convincingly
portray
the
younger
Phogat.
Starting
at
98
kilograms
with
a
body
fat
percentage
of
37,
Khan
meticulously
engaged
in
a
four-month-long
regimen
that
saw
his
body
fat
drop
to
18.15
percent.
The
Herculean
effort
didn't
stop
there;
the
transformation
continued
until
Khan
achieved
a
staggering
9.6
percent
body
fat.
In
his
own
words,
Aamir
Khan
back
in
the
day
recounted
the
gruelling
process,
stating,
"I
was
in
Arizona,
USA
for
the
weight
loss
programme.
I
went
to
this
place
to
get
the
start
right.
The
period
was
very
challenging
and
exciting
for
me." His
commitment
to
the
craft
extended
to
a
punishing
daily
routine
that
included
a
stringent
diet
of
1500
calories-far
below
his
body's
requirement-combined
with
an
exhaustive
exercise
schedule.
The
actor's
day
in
Arizona
comprised
trekking
for
hours,
weight
training,
cardio
exercises
in
the
pool,
cycling,
tennis,
and
extensive
walking.
A
testament
to
his
dedication,
Khan's
daily
routine
clocked
an
astonishing
7-8
hours
of
rigorous
exercise,
a
testament
to
his
unwavering
commitment
to
bringing
authenticity
to
his
portrayal
of
Mahavir
Singh
Phogat.
Aamir
Khan's
physical
transformation
for
'Dangal'
not
only
showcased
his
prowess
as
an
actor
but
also
his
willingness
to
go
to
extraordinary
lengths
to
breathe
life
into
his
characters.
As
we
revisit
'Dangal'
on
its
seventh
anniversary,
let's
applaud
not
just
the
cinematic
triumph
but
a
massive
physical
pursuit
of
perfection
that
exemplifies
Khan's
unmatched
dedication
to
his
craft.