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Saqib Saleem Sheds 7kg for 'Kaptaan' Role, Reveals Unique Voice Note Prep

Actor Saqib Saleem underwent a significant physical transformation for his new show 'Kaptaan', shedding 6-7 kilograms in 45 days to play a police officer. He revealed the weight loss was necessary to fit into a tight uniform for the role. Saleem also shared his unique preparation technique of creating long voice notes detailing his character's backstory. The series features a large ensemble cast and is currently streaming on Amazon MX Player.

Key Points: Saqib Saleem's 7kg Weight Loss for Police Role in 'Kaptaan'

  • 45-day physical transformation
  • Lost 6-7 kilograms for role
  • Unique voice note character prep
  • Plays SSP Samardeep
  • Streaming on Amazon MX Player
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"Lost 6-7 kgs": Saqib Saleem opens up about his physical transformation for 'Kaptaan'

Actor Saqib Saleem reveals his 45-day transformation, losing 6-7 kg for his police officer role in 'Kaptaan' and his unique voice note preparation method.

"Lost 6-7 kgs": Saqib Saleem opens up about his physical transformation for 'Kaptaan'
"in 45 days, I lost around 6-7 kgs - Saqib Saleem"

Mumbai, April 3

Actor Saqib Saleem has come up with a new show titled 'Kaptaan'.

In Kaptaan, he takes on the role of a police officer and undergoes a striking transformation for the part, shedding approximately 6-7 kg to perfectly embody the physique required for his character.

"I had to go through a massive weight loss.The work I was doing before this, I didn't have to fit much. I had to wear a uniform in this, and that too a tight one. So, I started working out...it was a journey. I worked hard. I worked out a lot...in 45 days, I lost around 6-7 kgs," Saqib told ANI.

He also shared that part of his preparation process involves creating long voice notes for his characters.

"I have a way...I have started adopting it. I don't know, how long I will continue doing it... But, whatever is the backstory of my character, I make a long voice note of it. A long voice note of 8-10 minutes. And, whenever I go to the set, I wear headphones and listen to it," Saqib shared.

Saqib Saleem plays the role of SSP Samardeep, the celebrated officer, known for his unorthodox methods. Siddharth Nigam plays Kabir, a dangerous and unpredictable character whose personal history drives his actions.

Kavita Kaushik, Varun Badola, Anjumm Sharma, Aarif Zakaria, Poojaa Gor, Vikram Kochhar, and Anushka Kaushik are also a part of 'Kaptaan', which is streaming on Amazon MX Player.

- ANI

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Rohit P
Good to see actors putting in this kind of physical effort. So many just rely on VFX these days. Hope the story is as strong as the actor's prep. MX Player has some good content lately.
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Aman W
Respect for the hard work, but 6-7 kgs in 45 days sounds a bit extreme and not very healthy? Hope he had proper nutritionists guiding him. We shouldn't promote rapid weight loss as a norm.
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Sarah B
The cast looks promising! Kavita Kaushik and Varun Badola are always reliable. Interesting to see Siddharth Nigam in a darker role. Will definitely check this out over the weekend.
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Vikram M
Another police story? Feels like we've seen this a hundred times. Hope 'Kaptaan' brings something new to the table beyond just a physical transformation. The unorthodox methods trope needs a fresh take.
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Nisha Z
Love hearing about the process! The voice note idea is genius for getting into character. It's the little details that make a performance stand out. Wishing the whole team a hit! 🎬

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