Avinesh Rekhi lost 13 kg for his role in 'Tere Bina Jiya Jaye Na'; says 'it was a nightmare'

Avinesh Rekhi; picture/PR

Zee TV's upcoming show, Tere Bina Jiya Jaye Na, captures the story of Krisha Chaturvedi, a girl of limited means who has always dreamt of being swept off her feet by a knight in shining armour. What happens when this dream comes true?

Krisha, played by Anjali Tatrari, who moves into a magnificent palace in Ambikapur. Avinesh Rekhi plays Prince Devraj.

While Avinesh has always been a charmer, to look the part of a young handsome prince, the actor worked really hard to transform himself completely. In fact, he lost 13 kg in a short span of time for the show.

Talking about his transformation, Avinesh Rekhi revealed, "Weight loss is a nightmare for most people, including me, because losing weight is a very tough job. All my life I have been a fitness enthusiast, but it was quite difficult for me this time around. While I managed to lose around 13 kg in a short span of time, I was surprised as I have not lost weight at this pace before. But I feel when you have dedication, proper precision and motivation along with a rigorous diet and a proper workout schedule, then you get the desired results. I was actually on a one-meal-a-day diet and while having only one meal a day is considered unhealthy and I wouldn't recommend it to most people, I know a lot about nutrition, so I was able to ensure I wasn't deprived of any essential macro nutrient."

He added, "Talking about my workout regimen, I only did functional training. I didn't go to the gym for any weight training, I just did functional training which required bands, conditional workouts, push-ups, and pull-ups. I must mention that the entire process was very hard, but my biggest motivating factor was Tere Bina Jiya Jaye Na. When I was offered the show, they wanted me to shoot bare-chested for a lot of sequences. So, that became my biggest motivation for being in shape. My transformation for the show was really challenging, but I am very content and excited to see myself on the screen and I'm sure it will be a treat for all my fans."

While Avinesh is going all out to embody Devraj, he will find himself caught between his love for Krisha and his duties towards the royal family. Will there be a 'happily ever after' in store for Krisha?

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