TOI: Actors pack in a punch - Nazim

While they hardly get to indulge in some kickass action on the small screen, many TV actors are trained in various forms of martial arts. Some are experts in gymnastics, some in karate or taekwondo. Catch them in action...

Neil Bhatt
TV actor: Gulaal
Trained in: Gymnastics, capoeira (a Brazilian martial arts form)
Learnt it for: A flexible body and entry into showbiz

Manish Raisinghani
TV actor: Sasural Simar Ka
Trained in: Black belt in karate and also taught martial arts
Learnt it for: Mental and physical well-being

Anuj Sachdeva
TV actor: Chhanchhan
Trained in: Brown belt in taekwondo, awarded for breaking ice slabs
Learnt it for: Overall fitness

Amar UpadhyaY
TV actor: Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi
Trained in: Black belt in taekwondo
Learnt it for: Was keen that his children Aryaman and Chenab learn self-defence techniques and in the process, learnt martial arts. His son Aryaman is a black belt while daughter Chenab is a red belt in taekwondo.

Nandish Sandhu
TV actor: Uttaran
Trained in: Kickboxing
Learnt it for: An entry into showbiz

Mohammed Nazim
TV actor: Saath Nibhaana Saathiya
Trained in: Orange belt in judo, karate
Learnt it for: Improving fitness levels