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Gitikka Ganju Dhar Gains Weight to Portray Mother in 'Lukkhe'

Actress Gitikka Ganju Dhar intentionally gained weight to play the mother of Lakshvir Singh Saran's character in the series 'Lukkhe'. She aimed to reflect the character's lifelong struggles as a single parent through her unkempt appearance. The show, streaming on Amazon Prime, follows a hockey player going undercover in Chandigarh's rap scene. Gitikka credited her co-actor's intensity as a key force behind her performance.

Key Points: Gitikka Ganju Dhar Gains Weight for 'Lukkhe' Role

  • Gitikka Ganju Dhar gains weight for mother role
  • 'Lukkhe' streams on Amazon Prime
  • Story of hockey player undercover in rap scene
  • Rapper King makes acting debut
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Gitikka Ganju Dhar gains weight to play 'Amma' to Lakshvir Singh Saran in 'Lukkhe'

Actress Gitikka Ganju Dhar intentionally gained weight to play 'Amma' to Lakshvir Singh Saran in the Amazon Prime series 'Lukkhe', a story of hockey and rap.

"I took the call to put on weight to play Amma to Lucky... It has been a journey of purposeful crafting, getting Amma right. - Gitikka Ganju Dhar"

Mumbai, May 15

Actress Gitikka Ganju Dhar intentionally gained weight to embody the physicality and emotional depth of a mother who has endured life's hardships for her child in the show Lukkhe.

Talking about it, Gitikka said, "I took the call to put on weight to play Amma to Lucky played by actor Lakshvir Singh Saran. I felt it would add flavour to her overall look in the show. We went without makeup, in fact, we applied products to make me look older, strained and harried. Her lifelong struggle of bringing up Lucky as a single parent in Chandigarh, had to reflect in her unkempt persona."

She further added, "It has been a journey of purposeful crafting, getting Amma right. I'm grateful for the response I've received and also would like to mention how important a force my co-actor Lakshvir's intensity was to my performance."

Directed by Himank Gaur, "Lukkhe" is currently streaming on Amazon Prime. The series tells the story of Lucky, played by Lakshvir Singh Saran, a talented hockey player who goes undercover into Chandigarh's rap scene to expose a dangerous drug syndicate.

As Lucky navigates this tumultuous world, he faces love, loyalty, guilt, and brotherhood, with police officer Gurbani and rising rapper MC Badnaam pulling the strings behind the scenes.

Along with Lakshvir Singh Saran and Gitikka Ganju Dhar, the show also stars rapper King, Palak Tiwari and others.

The show marked rapper King's debut in the acting space.

- IANS

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Sarah B
As someone who works in the entertainment industry, I appreciate actors who go the extra mile for their craft. But I also worry about the health implications. Gaining weight intentionally can mess with your metabolism. Hope Gitikka has a good nutritionist and trainer to help her transition back if needed. The performance sounds powerful though!
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Priya S
The storyline about hockey and rap scene in Chandigarh sounds interesting! 🏑🎤 And having King make his acting debut is a smart move. But I wish they'd promote shows like this with more realism rather than focusing only on weight gain. The article should talk more about the actual plot and performances. Still, kudos to Gitikka for her dedication!
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Vikram M
Honestly, this is why Indian content is going global. Amazon Prime is investing in gritty, real stories like 'Lukkhe' with actors willing to transform physically and emotionally. Gitikka's approach reminds me of actors like Rajkummar Rao and Nawazuddin Siddiqui who prioritise character over vanity. Can't wait to watch this!
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Amanda J
I respect the commitment but I worry about the message it sends. In a country where weight-based discrimination is so common, glamorising weight gain for a role might not sit well with everyone. What about actresses who naturally have that body type? Shouldn't we be casting them instead of having someone transform? Just a thought.
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Rohit P
Love that Gitikka collaborated with Lakshvir to create that mother-son chemistry. In Indian storytelling, the relationship between a single mother and her son is so special - like in 'Masaan' or 'Kapoor & Sons'. Chandigarh

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