R Madhavan is one of Indian cinema’s most charming stars, be it his chocolate-boy era in films like ‘Rehnaa Hai Terre Dil Mein’ or his dashing salt-and-pepper look today. He has always carried a natural charm that goes beyond the usual six-pack trends dominating Bollywood. While many actors chase sculpted abs, Madhavan has never been in a hurry to join that race, and he once explained exactly why, in his honest and humorous style.In a deleted scene from ‘Om Shanti Om’, he even called himself “the Shah Rukh Khan of the South”, showing that he has never taken the fitness competition too seriously. In a past interview with Radiant Wellness, Madhavan had opened up about why he doesn’t aim for a six-pack like Shah Rukh Khan famously did for the film.
Why R Madhavan avoids extreme physical transformations
When asked why he didn’t build a six-pack, the ‘Tanu Weds Manu’ replied,“I’ve always been a very family man, so I prefer the family pack. Having said that, that’s just a cheeky answer. The truth of the matter is, getting a six-pack is definitely a beautiful thing, but only if you get it the right way.”Diving deeper into the topic, he explained, “To get a six-pack, you need to have a body fat percentage between 8 to 9 per cent, and that tends to make your face look really old.”
R Madhavan said transformation time matters significantly to him
Madhavan further shared his experience when he committed to building a stronger physique, “Even for Irudhi Suttru, when I built up the physique, it took me one and a half years. Most Indian trainers told me I could get it done in three months, and they’re right, you can, if you add your protein shakes and supplements.”The ‘3 Idiots’ actor further added, “You can get a physique like that. But to get a proper six-pack is a really tough job, and I have great admiration for actors who manage to achieve it.”
R Madhavan’s latest film
Madhavan’s film ‘De De Pyaar De 2’ has released in cinemas today on November 14, the film is the sequel to the 2019 hit ‘De De Pyaar De’. The film also stars Ajay Devgn, Rakul Preet Singh, Meezaan Jafri, Jaaved Jaaferi, Gautami Kapoor and others.
About the Author
