During a conversation with Ranveer Allahbadia on his podcast, Randeep revealed the grueling journey he underwent to portray the character authentically.He shared, “Since this film went on and on, I stayed underweight for a long time. I weighed 60 kgs. I used to only have water, black coffee, and green tea. I would survive on it for 20 hours. Then I added chilla, an omelette, dark chocolate, and nuts. I was managing with this much, but then the responsibility of direction came on me. While managing everything, I got weaker and even fell on the set.”
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However, due to unforeseen circumstances, the film was shelved temporarily, leading Randeep to engage in what he termed as ‘revenge eating,’ causing him to gain weight again. As the film resumed production, Randeep embarked on a fast-stimulation diet. “I’d eat one spoon of almond butter, one spoon of coconut oil, a couple of nuts in the entire day. That’s it,” he added.
This strict diet, coupled with his sister Anjali Hooda‘s professional guidance as a doctor, helped him in his physical transformation in a safe and healthy manner. Speaking to IndiaToday, she expressed her concern for Randeep’s well-being during this intense process. She said, “I had warned him (Randeep) that it could take a toll on him. However, knowing his dedication for his craft, I didn’t want him to be misguided by someone. I am a trained professional and hence took charge to help him in a safe and healthy way.”
