Randeep Hooda Recalls Almost Dying During His 92 Kgs To 60 Kgs Transformation Journey For Swatantrya Veer Savarkar: “It’s A Terrible Thing…”

Randeep Hooda is well known for getting into the skin of the characters and the latest example of it is Swatantrya Veer Savarkar. Even though the film didn’t do that well at the Indian box office, Randeep received universal praise for his portrayal. Apart from his acting, the viewers are in awe of Randeep’s drastic body transformation for the role of Savarkar. Now, the actor has opened up about his weight loss journey for the character.

In the film, Swatantrya Veer Savarkar, Randeep played the titular role and to fit perfectly into the character, he shed off a tremendous amount of weight. For those who are not aware, the actor lost a staggering 32 kgs, leaving everyone jaw dropped with his physical appearance. The effort did pay off as the actor received applauds for his act and dedication but the process was a really torture for him.

Recently, Randeep Hooda was interviewed by Mid-Day, where he spoke about the risky transformation he did for Swatantrya Veer Savarkar. Pointing out the difference between the transformation during Sarbjit and Swatantrya Veer Savarkar, Randeep said, “This time around, I was underweight for one-and-a-half years. When the previous producers shelved the movie, I had lost all my muscle mass. I recall passing out and tumbling off [my] horse. My calf was bent at a right angle to my thigh, which makes me realize how weak I may have been… that’s what happens when you deprive yourself of food for a long time. I couldn’t even walk.”