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Salman Khan to lose weight for Ek Tha Tiger
VICKEY LALWANI , Mumbai Mirror | Aug 2, 2011, 09.54AM ISTKabir Khan, the director of his next project Ek Tha Tiger with YRF, has asked the actor to shed a few extra kilos and get rid of his bulky frame and replace it with a leaner physique. And Salman too agreed with the suggestion. The actor will now have to get into the desired shape within a month.
This leaner look has been prescribed for the actor's new shirtless avatar in the film, which requires him to look fit and street smart. Needless to say, this time around, going shirtless for the Khan will involve a little more than just ripping off his shirt a la Wanted style.
A source close to the project revealed, "Salman has to perform several rescue acts and go shirtless for many scenes in Ek Tha Tiger. Salman has always been known for his muscular frame. But this time around, the director Kabir Khan wants him to get a lot leaner for his act. He wants Salman to look street smart. In fact, it was Salman himself who thought that losing weight would help him get into the required character."
Salman who likes the idea of getting into a leaner frame has started working out for the same already. "Salman has started a strict gymming routine. He has already started dieting. No more biryani parties at his place for the time being," added the source.
The action sequences to be shot in Iraq and other locations around the globe involve various international technicians who have already given their dates for the same. "The first major action sequence will be shot inDublin, exactly a month from now. The international technicians will arrive on the dates given to them. Their dates are not flexible. So the shoot has to happen on the allotted dates," added the source.
Salman has to get ready for the same within a given time frame to meet the physical requirements. "Salman has to lose the extra weight fast. He has a deadline to meet since the shoot dates cannot be delayed any further," said the source.
Salman had taken shirtless'ness' seriously post his Oh Jaane Jaana song in Pyaar Kiya Toh Darna Kya co-starring Kajol. Since then, the actor has flaunted his near perfect physique in almost all his films. The actor known for his attachment to gymming and cycling on the roads of Bandra has been named one of the best bodies of Bollywood over and over again. In fact, Salman was known for giving tips to newcomers about bodybuilding.
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