Ganesh Kartikey: Subhan Khan trains in Kalaripayattu for his divine character

Updated On: 28 October, 2025 09:13 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

Subhan Khan, who plays Lord Kartikey in Sony SAB’s Gatha Shiv Parivaar Ki – Ganesh Kartikey, underwent an intensive three-month Kalaripayattu training to embody the divine warrior’s strength and grace authentically

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Bringing to life the tale of divine brotherhood, Sony SAB’s Gatha Shiv Parivaar Ki - Ganesh Kartikey has been capturing hearts with its soulful storytelling, mythological grandeur, and powerful performances. To do justice to the physical intensity and warrior essence of his character, actor Subhan Khan, who essays the role of Lord Kartikey, undertook an extensive three-month Kalaripayattu training, one of India’s oldest martial art forms. For Subhan, this was not merely about embodying a divine persona; it was about undergoing a complete transformation, both physically and mentally.

Subhan Khan gets trained in Kalaripayattu

To authentically portray the valour and grace of Lord Kartikey, Subhan trained under the expert guidance of Deepak Das, a renowned martial arts master who has previously trained Bollywood stars like Tiger Shroff and Kriti Sanon. Subhan’s journey began far from the cameras, on the mats of Master Deepak Das’s training centre. Each movement, from swift kicks to the fluid stances, was a lesson in balance, control, and focus. Through Kalaripayattu, one of India’s oldest martial art forms, deeply rooted in South Indian tradition, Subhan not only honed his agility and strength but also imbibed the discipline and inner calm essential to portraying the divine warrior.

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