Aamir now weighs 95 kg

Actor Aamir Khan talks about putting on weight for his next role as a wrestler in Dangal

The actor talks about putting on weight for his next role as a wrestler in Dangal

Aamir Khan, who is known to put in extra efforts for his films, has done it again, quite literally. For his upcoming film Dangal, where he plays a wrestler, Aamir had to put on weight and the weighing scale currently reads 95 kg for him. He talks about his role and more.

THE SPORTS FREAK

FIRST CHINA VISIT

‘ I GET TIRED VERY SOON’

On a daily basis, my body is carrying 27 kg more than it should. My heart is pumping for 27 kg extra, my joints are carrying 27 kg more, I feel irritated and get tired very soon. When I bend down to tie my shoe lace, my stomach comes in the way. Then, within a short period, I start panting. It isn’t very good for health. I haven’t consulted a doctor, because I know he will ask me not to play with my health.

WEIGHT INCREASE MANTRA

ABOUT DANGAL DANGAL DIRECTOR’S LAST FILM

WAS NOT A HIT

PLAYING A FATHER

An actor needs to change like a chameleon. In 3 idiots, I played an 18- year- old, while I was 44. Now I am 50, why can’t I play the character of a 55- year- old man?

FUTURE OF WRESTLING

ON CASTING NEW FACES

My mom and Kiran both feel it isn’t good that I am playing with my body