Here's what Shahid did to prepare for 'Kabir Singh' role
What's the story
Actors work in a business that perpetually demands them to become someone that they are not. Such mental, physical, and at times emotional transformations require a lot of commitment and hardwork on their part. Shahid Kapoor is one actor who goes to incredible lengths to prepare for his roles. Here's what the actor did to prepare for his role in the upcoming Kabir Singh.
Preparation
Shahid met real-life doctors to prepare for role as surgeon
Reportedly, Shahid met and spent a lot of time with real-life surgeons in Mumbai, in order to learn and adapt to their mannerisms and behavior. "Kabir Singh is an accomplished surgeon - perhaps the best in his field. So the mannerisms and actions needed to be precise. Interacting with experts gave me a deeper understanding of the craft," reveals Shahid.
Information
Earlier, Shahid confessed to smoking 20 cigarettes daily for role
Earlier, in an interview, Shahid confessed that at one time during shooting, he used to smoke 20 cigarettes everyday for his role as a drug-addict medical student and surgeon. He'd then bathe for about two hours before returning back home to his wife and kids.
Transformation
Shahid also underwent dramatic physical transformation
If you thought that's a lot of preparation, you are in for more surprise. Shahid, who plays the character across different time frames of his life, had to go through dramatic physical transformation as well. Reportedly, the Haider actor first gained around 8 Kgs for his bloated appearance as an alcoholic, and later lost 14 Kgs for his portrayal of a younger medical student.
Film
'Kabir Singh' is set to release on June 21, 2019
Written and directed by Sandeep Vanga, Kabir Singh is a remake of Telugu blockbuster Arjun Reddy (2017) starring Vijay Deverakonda. Featuring Shahid Kapoor and Kiara Advani in lead roles, the film's story revolves around an alcoholic and drug-addict medical student/surgeon who takes on a self-destructive path after his ex-lover marries someone else. The much-awaited film will hit the screens on June 21, 2019.