From Kriti Sanon to Emraan Hashmi, celebrities who underwent makeover & gained extra kilos to fit their roles

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Celebrities are often spotted doing whatever it takes in order to get under the skin of a character. Let's take a look at the pictures...

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From Kriti Sanon to Emraan Hashmi, celebrities who underwent makeover & gained extra kilos to fit their roles

Bollywood celebrities are usually known for maintaining their physique as they follow strict diet plans and workouts. A few of the stars took the opposite route by putting on weight when certain roles demanded it.

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Bollywood actor Farhan Akhtar has been lauded for his role of a boxer in the recently released 'Toofaan.' He wrote, "The many shapes and sizes of Ajju aka Aziz aka Toofaan. What a ride. 18 months of relentless work but worth every drop of sweat, every sore muscle and every pound gained and lost. ✊🏽 The stars behind the scenes - @samir_jaura @drewnealpt @anand.physio 👊🏽❤️."

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Ajay Devgn has impressed fans with his new grizzled and bearded look for his upcoming film 'Thank God'.

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Actress Kriti Sanon shared about her weight gain journey for Laxman Utekar’s 'Mimi'. She underwent physical transformation and gained 15 kg to do justice. Kriti gorged on chips, burgers, chocolates to prepare for the role.

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Ayushmann Khurrana wrote, "Doctor G taiyyar ho kar nikle hain. Ab hogi shooting! #DoctorGFirstLook."

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Actor Emraan Hashmi has undergone a physical transformation for his role in the third instalment of the Tiger franchise.

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Check out your favourite Bollywood and Hollywood stars, who underwent 'extreme body modification' to make sure they looked every bit authentic on the silverscreen!

Salman Khan: Bollywood hunk Salman Khan underwent an intense training in wrestling and mixed martial arts to play the role of a professional wrestler in the film Sultan. Check out the actor’s beefed up look in Bollywood film Sultan.

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Ranveer Singh: Ranveer Singh surprised all with his lean and sculpted body in Ram Leela. Apparently, the actor underwent a drastic transformation programme for his physique. He said "Hrithik is a huge inspiration, and I am currently undergoing Drastic Transformation Programme (DTP), a concept of Hrithik's trainer. It guarantees startling results within a stipulated time period."

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Farhan Akhtar: A man who dons many hats, Farhan Akhtar went through a rigorous training to exact the body of an Olympic athlete for Bhaag Milkha Bhaag - it being a biopic on 'Flying Sikh', Milkha Singh.

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Vidya Balan: She was on the verge of losing weight after gaining 12 kgs for 'The Dirty Picture', until she was asked to retain it by director Raj Kumar Gupta for 'Ghanchakkar'.

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