Aamir Khan, Fatima Sana Shaikh and Sanya Malhotra's Dangal completed 7 years today. The film was a biopic of the legendary wrestler, Mahavir Singh Phogat and his daughters Geeta Phogat and Babita Phogat. Aamir played the role of Mr Phogat whereas Fatima was Geeta and Sanya essayed the character of Babita.

One of the highlights of Dangal was Aamir's transformation to project Mahavir Singh Phogat's life. He carried the look of a vigorous 20-year-old as well as a seasoned 60-year-old wrestler. To get into the character's skin and play the older version, Aamir went on a journey of deliberate weight gain. He gained a staggering 30 kilograms, reaching a weight of 98 kilograms. Scenes where he sported a protruding belly, constituting 80 per cent of Dangal, were shot first. Remarkably, the actor chose to forego the use of a body suit, opting instead to manifest the physical attributes of the character organically.

The real challenge followed when he had to shed the extra kilos to play a younger and leaner Mahavir Singh Phogat in Dangal. Starting at 98 kilograms with a body fat percentage of 37, Khan meticulously engaged in a four-month-long regimen that saw his body fat drop to 18.15 per cent. The Herculean effort didn't stop there; the transformation continued until Khan achieved a staggering 9.6 per cent body fat.

Back then, Aamir said, "I was in Arizona, USA for the weight loss programme. I went to this place to get the start right. The period was very challenging and exciting for me." The actor's day in Arizona comprised trekking for hours, weight training, cardio exercises in the pool, cycling, tennis, and extensive walking. A testament to his dedication, Khan's daily routine clocked an astonishing 7-8 hours of rigorous exercise, a testament to his unwavering commitment to bringing authenticity to his portrayal of Mahavir Singh Phogat.

Isn't this an inspiring story?