Here’s how Shahid is beefing up for Padmavati!

Shahid Kapoor is unsurprisingly going all-in for a chiseled physique for his character in Padmavati, which is being directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali. We have got some insights for you on how the Haider actor is adding on some extra inches to his body.

Apart from a no-excuse, 2-hour-a-day training regime, we know that the actor lived off 50 grams of brown rice and steamed veggies for 40 straight days.The actor didn’t even mind sacrificing simple pleasures such as salt and sugars, which he reportedly had done for a span of 15 days when the camera demanded a more chiseled version of him. Despite his dietary hardships, he worked 14-hour shifts.

“Shahid has always put in effort in the various looks he has essayed on screen through the course of his career and his look in ‘Padmavati’ is something audiences have never seen before. The star has been shooting in a 14-hour shift and yet makes the time to work out for two hours every day.” That, and a strict diet of 50 grams slow release carbohydrates and protein is part of the grueling regime to tone and define his physique. He even went without sugar and salt for 15 days,” said a source close to the actor. ”

This boot camp regime was curated by trainer Samir Jaura, who was responsible for the Greek-God physique of Farhan Akhtar in Bhaag Milkha Bhaag.

Talking about Shahid’s regime, his trainer, Jaura said “The aim was to lose some body fat and gain lean muscles. The training and diet plan intensified 40 days before he began shooting in November with him going off salt and sugar for 15 days when close-ups were taken. Now they start the portions of him in royal costumes and since he needs to look bigger, we’ve added more carbs.”

We can’s wait to see what our Tommy Singh is wrapping under those kurtas!