Abhimanyu Dassani lost 10 kgs for Meenakshi Sundareshwar after sporting a bulky body in Nikamma

With washboard abs and toned muscles, Abhimanyu Dassani who sports a very bulky and toned body in Nikamma , lost 10 kgs for _Meenakshi Sundareshwar_ . While _Nikamma_ was shot earlier, _Meenakshi Sundareshwar_ released before, offering his lean guy-next-door look, and now as his upcoming film releases next week, see his bulked body in Nikamma. Talking about his preparation for Nikamma , Abhimanyu Dassani said, “I had to put on a lot of weight, but at the same time, I had to sport a chiselled look. In 2019, I trained in Krav Maga in Turkey and learnt hand-to-hand combat for the film. I had to look the part of a Nikamma. My hair had to be [messy), almost an out-of-bed look.” The weight gain was aided by a strict diet plan. The actor banked on a five-meal plan, comprising wholesome homemade food. “For lunch and dinner, I had two bowls of protein, mostly chicken, with a bowl of green vegetables and some plain (white) rice. I complemented this with a stipulated water intake, and hitting the gym.” While gaining weight required a strenuous process, Abhimanyu had a bigger challenge after a chunk of the movie was shot. The actor was expected to shed the extra kilos soon, as he was to begin filming _Meenakshi Sundareshwar_ (2021), which required him to adopt a lean guy-next-door look. He remembers, “I had to lose all the weight for Meenakshi Sundareshwar. [After the film was shot], I had to regain the [extra] weight for _Nikamma_ because we had a few days’ shoot and a song sequence left.” Exhibiting utmost dedication and commitment, Abhimanyu Dassani effortlessly slid into his characters offering different avatars for his projects. Known for his unconventional and impressive choices in films, Abhimanyu has made a mark with his unique performances from his debut film Mard Ko Dard Nahi Hota to Meenakshi Sundareshwar. Now unfolding yet again unseen facet of his versatility, Abhimanyu steps in the masala entertainer zone portraying the ideal massy hero image. Co-starring Shirley Setia and Shilpa Shetty, Nikamma is directed by Sabbir Khan and is slated for release on 17th June 2022. Read all the **_Latest News_** _, _ **_Trending News_** _, _ **_Cricket News_** _, _ **_Bollywood News_** _, _ **_India News_** and **_Entertainment News_** here. Follow us on Facebook_, _ Twitter and Instagram_._