Adarsh Gourav spills the beans on crafting his new look for Kho Gaye Hum Kahan

Released on Netflix Kho Gaye Hum Kahan starring Adarsh Gourav Ananya Pandey and Siddhant Chaturvedi is perhaps Bollywoodrsquos first attempt at capturing lsquosocial mediainduced lonelinessrsquo Playing the role of a calisthenics instructor Adarshrsquos remarkable physical evolution is stealing the spotlight earning admiration for both his acting prowess and sculpted bodyAdarshrsquos trainer ndash Robin Behl was assigned to the actor with just a brief from the filmrsquos director ldquoI want him to look like Brad Pitt from Fight Clubrdquo The actor who started with a super lean body eventually built up for this role with a combination of calisthenics training and skill work for aesthetics and strengthIn an exclusive conversation with Midday Adarsh Gourav from Kho Gaye Hum Kaha opens up about his gruelling training regime the challenges he faced and what kept him motivated through the journeyAdarsh your transformation into Neils character is remarkable How did you gear up for itFacing the challenge of exploring bodyfocused aesthetics for the first time I having a background more rooted in sports committed to the process with dedication While there were moments of uncertainty we collaboratively navigated through challenges such as adjusting to a highprotein diet with chicken a departure from my vegetarian habits Despite initial difficulties I embraced the changes during filming and returned to my vegetarian lifestyle postprojectIn the preparation for the film acquiring skills like ring muscleups bar exercises L set two shoulder stands and shipayos proved both challenging and enjoyable Although these skills didnt make it to the film learning them added an interesting dimension to my fitness journey complementing the traditional weightlifting at the gym The excitement stemmed from overcoming these challenges and exploring a new aspect of physical trainingldquoHis routine was finished with weight lifting to add finesse to the muscles Not just as part of his role calisthenics is a superb way to work out using body weight strength wherein you use your body weight to build strength Think of exercises like pullups pushups parallel bar dips and planksrdquo adds BehlTo further make the workout routines more intense Adarsh started doing the same movements with weight belts around him adding more weights to his body to do weighted pullups dips and muscle ups To make it another level harder he has also done towel pullups to build his grip further These intense sessions were complemented by an intense nutrition plan by Mishti KhatriWhat was the brief given to you by the filmmakersRegarding the filmmakers brief they emphasised the need for a transformation aligned with the characters physicality drawing inspiration from Brad Pitts roles in Fight Club and Snatch The focus was on achieving a specific physique through a transition from bulking to cutting with the guidance of my trainer and nutritionistRobin shares how he converted the brief into a strategic body transformation for Adarsh ldquoWe would work in sync with each other to give Adarsh the desired body through a combination of the right foods and how I would use that energy at his workout sessionsrdquoHe continues ldquoWe started with 3400 calories and even though Adarsh is a vegetarian he turned nonvegetarian to achieve this bodyrdquo He further adds ldquoAdarsh as a student is amazing Irsquove never had a better student He showed up half an hour before time was always ready to go when needed and didnrsquot miss a single day of trainingrdquoHow long did it take you to achieve the desired body typeThe noticeable changes in my physique started becoming apparent a few months before the film roughly around FebruaryMarch 2022 as we shifted from bulking to cutting I owe credit to Robin for his patient training and Misthi Khatri my nutritionist who crafted a detailed meal plan with specific breakdowns of carbs protein and fat Sticking rigorously to the plan played a crucial role in achieving the desired body definitionWhat were the challenges you faced while training for this particular body type Did you ever feel like giving upThere were some anxious moments but we managed to find common ground and overcome hurdles like adjusting to a highprotein diet with chicken which was a departure for me as a vegetarian Despite the initial challenges I adapted smoothly during filming and once the project concluded I happily returned to my vegetarian lifestyleWhat kept you motivated throughout the journeyPortraying a fitness trainer in the film required me to refine my acting skills and focus on physical fitness Unbeknownst to the other person I observed and learned from their walk and body language Despite my sportsoriented background I fully committed to the challenge including adjusting to a highprotein diet with chicken specially for the look required for the characterWhile it had its challenges I adapted during filming and returned to my vegetarian habits after completing the projectGiven that abs take 6 months to a year how feasible is it build such a body in a short span of timeAchieving a welldefined physique in a short span of time like 6 months to a year is a challenging but feasible endeavour It requires a focused and disciplined approach to both training and nutritionWhat is your advise for those trying to build their bodies within time constraintsWhile significant progress can be made a sustainable and healthy transformation might take longer for some individuals Its crucial to set realistic goals and prioritise longterm wellbeing over quick results Having a structure in place and following the process not skipping steps for a longer duration and not basing ourselves on quick results and setting ourselves for strong foundation to be build for a period of time and trusting the process are all essential elements while transforming onersquos physique