Ishaan Khatter-Ananya Panday shoot high-octane action scene for Khaali Peeli without the aid of body doubles over 10-day Wai schedule
Sonil Dedhia (MID-DAY; January 24, 2020)

As Ishaan Khatter and Ananya Panday shot for the second schedule of Khaali Peeli in Wai, the youngsters showed that they may be lacking in experience, but not in enthusiasm. Turns out, action director Parvez Shaikh had designed an elaborate fight sequence that was to be filmed on the lead pair and the film's antagonist Jaideep Ahlawat. Excited to try their hand at action for the first time, Khatter and Panday insisted on performing the stunts without the aid of body doubles.

A source reveals, "The scene required Ishaan to jump off a huge pick-up vehicle and slide through 30 meters on the ground. The duo practised extensively for the scene before filming it. During the shoot, Ishaan also filmed a long chase sequence in the narrow by-lanes of Wai."

Maqbool Khan, director of the thriller, which is produced by Ali Abbas Zafar with Zee Studios and Himanshu Kishan Mehra, says, "It's been a rigorous few days where we shot action sequences over 10 days. Ishaan and Ananya have pulled off some demanding stunts."

Natasha Coutinho (MUMBAI MIRROR; April 19, 2019)

After completing the first schedule in the temple town of Maheshwar in Madhya Pradesh over 13 days earlier this month, the Salman Khan, Sonakshi Sinha and Kannada actor Sudeep-starrer Dabangg 3 has arrived in Mumbai. In its second schedule, a major part of the Prabhudheva directorial will be shot at Film City in Goregaon, where a house, among other sets, has been created.

A source from the film’s team informs, “On the first day, Salman will shoot for an outdoor action sequence in Malad. Sudeep, who plays the villain, will be joining in later in the Mumbai schedule. After the two-month schedule, the team will be heading to Wai, where the songs will also be filmed. But that will happen only after the monsoons.”

The team had also conducted a recce in Jaipur recently where a song was being planned, but a final call on that sequence is yet to be taken for the Salman Khan, Arbaaz Khan and Nikhil Dwivedi production.

Meanwhile, Mahie Gill who played Nirmala, wife of Arbaaz’s Makkhi in the first two instalments, will not be a part of the third film. The actress confirmed the news, saying, “I haven’t been approached, maybe there is nothing for me to do in the story this time.”

Dabangg 3 follows a non-linear narrative, where flashbacks show the metamorphosis of Chulbul Pandey from a local goon with a heart of gold to Robinhood cop.

Salman Khan kicked off third Dabangg film on Monday with the title song and 500 back-up dancers in Maheshwar; will be seen shuttling between two characters, local goon who turns into Robinhood cop
Himesh Mankad (MUMBAI MIRROR; April 2, 2019)

Mirror (March 25) had earlier reported that the third installment of Dabangg which went on the floors on Monday in Maheshwar in Madhya Pradesh will be a cat-and-mouse game between Salman Khan and Kannada actor, Sudeep, who plays the antagonist. Now, we have learnt that for the first 13 days of the schedule the team will be based at Ahilya Fort where they are currently filming the title song, featuring Salman’s Chulbul Pandey in a larger-thanlife avatar and 500 back-up dancers. “This will be followed by an action sequence on bikes involving Chulbul and his brother, Makkhi (played by actor-producer Arbaaz Khan). It will end with a week-long shoot in Mandeshwar,” informs a source close to the development.

Directed by Prabhudheva, this time the cop caper is set in two different eras and will have Salman in two different looks shuttling between the past and the present. “In his back story, which is a kind of prequel, Chulbul will be shown as a local goon with a heart of gold and a lengthy flashback will cover his metamorphosis into a Robin Hood cop. The conflict in the present with Sudeep is connected to his past before Chulbul got into uniform,” adds the source, saying that despite being an actionthriller, the film will have plenty of drama and humour. “Everything that the brand is synonymous with has been retained and adapted keeping modern-day sensibilities in mind.”

Salman shared his excitement with a video on Twitter, minutes after Arbaaz and he touched down in Indore where they were born and where their grandfather worked during his tenure with the police force. The franchise took off in 2010 with Abhinav Kashyap at the helm and brought cop films back in vogue. The sequel, directed by Arbaaz, was equally successful. Prabhudheva who has picked up the baton this time around, had last directed Salman in 2009 in Wanted. While Sonkashi Sinha returns as Rajjo, Part 3 will have another actress in pivotal role who is a part of Chulbul’s past and has an integral role in carrying forward Dilip Shukla’s story. Music is by Sajid-Wajid. The film also features Rajesh Sharma in a pivotal role and Nawab Shah as the baddie alongside Sudeep.

“After the MP schedule, the team moves to Wai in Maharashtra for a marathon 80-day schedule. The plan is to release it in December, around Christmas. 

Soumya Vajpayee (BOMBAY TIMES; March 17, 2019)

For Kesari director Anurag Singh, helming a movie that features Akshay Kumar has been a dream come true. “As a filmmaker, you seek creative and aesthetic growth with every project. That made me nervous and excited at the same time,” says the filmmaker, who has his fingers crossed, as he speaks about his upcoming war drama. The movie marks his return to Bollywood after over a decade. In a candid chat with BT, Anurag shares why working with Akshay was a delight and the kind of cinema he wants to be known for. Excerpts...

Your first Bollywood film, Raqeeb (2007), was made 12 years ago. Do you see Kesari as a comeback of sorts?
When I made Raqeeb, I was young and more of an outsider (he used to work in the Punjabi film industry). The movie didn’t fare well at the box office and I was sitting at home for a while with no work. I started working on some Punjabi films post that and honed my craft throughout the journey. The beauty of the journey is that you learn from your mistakes. That’s what I did. I hope the audience connects with my work in Kesari.

So, how did Kesari happen to you?
I was approached for this film when I was planning to work on another project. Kesari’s co-producer Amar Butala called me in December 2016, and offered me the film. When I was told that it will feature Akshay Kumar sir in the lead role and is being backed by Karan Johar sir’s production house, I couldn’t contain my excitement. The film went on floors in December 2016, and we finished working on it recently. It’s been a long journey, indeed.

What motivated you to direct a subject like this?
Being a Punjabi, I knew about the Battle of Saragarhi (in which an army of 21 Sikhs fought against 10,000 Afghans in 1897). Making a film on a subject that holds a lot of relevance in Indian history was the greatest motivation. Since Akshay and Karan sir were part of the project, I was sure that I would be able to do justice to the subject. I wanted the world to know about this story of valour. I feel that self-doubt is the greatest strength and weakness of a creative person. The responsibility of doing justice to the subject of Kesari was challenging. I had to ensure the right mix of drama and reality, so that the story doesn’t seem unbelievable. Striking that balance was hard.

How was your experience of working with Akshay?
It was phenomenal. Since I was the assistant director of his 2003 film, Andaaz, we knew each other. I remember, while working with him back then, I had hoped to direct him someday. When I was offered to helm Kesari, I felt that life has come full circle after almost 14 years. Akshay is an easy actor to work with. What’s special about him is that he hasn’t changed over the years. He remains grounded and has no starry airs. What I love the most about him is his discipline. If I called him on the set at 8 am, he would say, ‘Saat baje hi aa jaata hoon. Jaldi kaam shuru kar lenge!’ When he is on the set, he doesn’t get distracted. He never uses his mobile phone or meets outsiders. The best example of his dedication was that when we were shooting for the film in Wai (Maharashtra), he wouldn’t go to his vanity van despite donning a heavy turban, beard and costume. He used to have trouble eating, but he wouldn’t remove the beard or turban, because he believes in finishing things in one go. Despite the rigorous action sequences and high temperature, almost 40 degrees, he would only eat lunch post pack-up. I was amazed by his dedication.

Compared to the kind of Punjabi films you have done, the Jatt & Juliet series, for instance, Kesari is a serious subject. As a filmmaker, what kind of films do you want to be known for?
As a creative person, you always want to attempt something different and new. My 2014 Punjabi film, Punjab 1984, was also based on true incidents. As a viewer, I enjoy all genres of films — be it out-and-out commercial movies or arthouse projects. But as a filmmaker, I want to make movies that have relatability and commercial elements at the same time. It’s a challenging mix, but that’s what I want to be known for. 

Roshmila Bhattacharya (MUMBAI MIRROR; September 13, 2018)

On Monday, September 10, on the eighth anniversary of Dabangg, Chulbul Pandey and his Rajjo aka Salman Khan and Sonakshi Sinha announced that the third instalment of the hit franchise is returning to theatres next year. And even though Sonu Sood won’t be back in Dabanng 3, his bad guy Chedi Singh is still remembered for the hole-some entertainment he provided.

Surprisingly, Sonu admits that when the film was first offered to him, he had turned it down. “Chedi Singh was a stereotypical angry man,” the actor remembers, adding that to convince writer-director Abhinav Kashyap to add some lighter touches, he improvised with a few scenes which he later enacted for Salman. “He smiled and asked me if I was sure comedy would work and I reiterated that it would make Chedi more entertaining for the audience. Waise bhi he was an unpredictable guy who while talking to someone, would suddenly bury a dagger in him, so the humour would not be amiss,” he reasons.

Having got the nod, Sonu went about fleshing out his khalnayak, modelling him on the Bihari friends he’d hung out with while studying engineering in Nagpur. “There were six of them, three my roomies, who’d often get into altercations with locals. I was the only Punjabi and the peacemaker,” he laughs, pointing out that years later, as Chedi Singh he simply aped their dialect, mannerisms and body language. “I even danced like them in 'Munni Badnaam Hui' as despite my requests for practice sessions and a signature step, I went to the shoot unrehearsed. To allay my anxiety, Farah (Khan, choreographer) gave me the liberty to do as I wished. In that moment all I could remember was how these friends of mine had grooved, out of step and out of sync with the music. To my surprise, the 400-odd people on the set burst into applause with even Farah agreeing that I didn’t need choregraphed moves,” he recalls. Sonu’s contribution didn’t end there. Memories of his camera-friendly pals made him suggest a photographer who trails Chedi Singh with the refrain, “Bhaiyyaji smile.” He informs that even today, people parrot the dialogue.

A fitness fanatic, Sonu would be at the gym of the small hotel in Wai where they were staying during the shoot at 5 am every day for his workout. “It was opposite Salman’s room and the old, rattling machines would wake him up early, till one day, grumbling about the din, he decided to join us. After that the two of us would walk uphill, a two-hour, 15km-trek to the location. This helped us burn calories and remain fit for the climax,” says the actor who mid-way through the last fight broke his nose when a fighter missed his cue and jumped on him.

Bleeding profusely, Sonu was rushed to hospital where they discovered that since there was no electricity or doctors, they couldn’t even get an X-ray. Watching him writhing in agony, the makers suggested he be driven down to Mumbai for treatment. But Sonu declined, pointing out that they had just five days to go, and if he left, they would have to return to Wai at a later day. “I continued shooting. At 9 pm, when the lights came on, I got an X ray taken and my nose was fixed temporarily. My professionalism earned me the unit’s goodwill,” he beams, adding that the nose was taken care of when they were back home from the shoot.

Despite the pain, the Wai shoot still brings a smile to Sonu’s face because of the ‘dabanng’ vibes. “Having done 80-90 films I can say from experience that when you look forward to going to work every day and miss the set when you are away, you know you are creating magic,” he asserts, recalling how one day when they were going out to grab a bite, Salman casually asked him if he was comfortable in a car and he quipped, “Kanoon ke haath aur Chedi Singh ki laath, donon bahut lambi hai, bhaiyya.” The line was used in the film and greeted with taalis.

Response to the first trial was stupendous and it was the same at every private screening. But it wasn’t till they saw the same reactions at Mumbai’s Chandan theatre that they were convinced they had a blockbuster. Since the film ended with talk of Chedi’s twin brother coming out of jail and after Chulbul to avenge his death, the makers returned to Sonu for the sequel.

“I listened to the narration, but I wasn’t convinced about the role and told them to excuse me. I didn’t want the impact Chedi Singh had created to be diluted. I’m okay living with his memories,” he concludes with a smile

Change in Kesari schedule after set gutted in April; Akshay Kumar likely to film key scenes in December after Gold, Housefull 4 shoot
Mohar Basu (MID-DAY; June 19, 2018)

Two months after the Kesari set in Wai was gutted, the film's shooting schedule is apparently being altered for Akshay Kumar. Although the unit had recreated part of the Gulistan fort in Film City, Goregaon, to film key sequences of the period drama that revolves around the Battle of Saragarhi, this month, we hear the actor will be able to shoot only patchwork scenes now, owing to his choc-a-bloc schedule. Kumar will film the remaining portions of the Anurag Singh-directed movie in December.

A source reveals, "Akshay Kumar will be travelling to London first and then to Rajasthan for the shoot of Housefull 4. Post that, he will also be busy with the promotions of Gold. In the midst of this, it will be difficult for him to take out 10 straight days for Kesari shoot."

While one may presume that the recent developments will cause a delay in the film, the source adds that given the professional that Kumar is, he has ensured the Parineeti Chopra-starrer doesn't get adversely affected. "There will be no significant delay in any case. A makeshift set has been erected where Akshay will shoot the patchwork scenes till the month-end. The movie will simultaneously be in post production. Since major part of the footage is already available, the post-production work on it could begin right away," adds the source.

Hiren Kotwani (DNA; May 15, 2018)

Last month, a huge fire broke out on the sets of the Akshay Kumar-starrer Kesari in Wai. Besides gutting the entire set, it also damaged a lot of equipment. Fortunately, no one was hurt. As is the norm with major production houses, Dharma Productions, which is bankrolling this epic action drama, had taken an insurance policy.

According to a source, the insurance company’s representatives have already conducted a survey of the place and submitted their report. The source says, “As it was an open location and it was windy, the fire spread rapidly and soon gutted everything. This has caused a loss of about Rs 8 crore. The production house has filed the claim. Once the paperwork is done, it will get the claim in due time.”

Apart from the 10-day shoot at the Wai set, which is yet to be planned, we hear the movie, which also stars Parineeti Chopra and is based on the historic Battle of Saragarhi, is on schedule. Next week, the crew will start filming in the picturesque locations of Spiti, Himachal Pradesh. The period drama is slated to release on March 22, 2019, around Holi. We contacted the producers, but they were unavailable for comment till the time of going to press.

MUMBAI MIRROR (April 25, 2018)

On Tuesday at 5 pm, a major fire gutted the Wai sets of the Akshay Kumar and Parineeti Chopra-starrer Kesari. The unit, which has been filming extensive sequences in the area since last month, had been shooting a war scene for the Karan Johar production when the fire broke out. The sequence in progress featured shots of extras running amok after a series of bomb blasts, one of which was a mistimed explosion, leading to fire engulfing the entire set. “Luckily, everyone was rescued on time and there were no casualties. But the set, including equipment and cameras, has been completely destroyed,” a source from the site told Mirror.

Akshay, who has been taking the chopper from Mumbai to reach the location, which is situated in the Satara district, at 7 am every day, had already wrapped up his portions for the day and left. “Ten days of shooting for the film’s climax sequence is pending and now the makers are scouting for an alternate location where the war set can be rebuilt,” the source added.

Directed by Anurag Singh, the period-actioner is based on the 1897 battle of Saragarhi, which was fought between 21 Sikhs and 10,000 soldiers of the Afghan army. The film, which kicked off in January 2018, is expected to release in 2019 but shooting has temporarily been put on hold.
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Blast on location in Wai as elaborate war sequence goes horribly wrong, cast and crew of period drama escape unhurt
Mohar Basu and Chaitraly Deshmukh (MID-DAY; April 25, 2018)

Akshay Kumar has been shooting for Kesari, which is based on the 1987 Battle of Saragarhi, in Wai over the past four months. The unit of the period drama was in for a shock yesterday when a massive fire broke out on the location in the early evening.

A source says, “Anurag Singh [director] was filming a war sequence on location when one of the bombs, being used for the scene, exploded. Within a matter of seconds, the entire set was gutted. Most of the lighting equipment and cameras were lost in the fire. Fortunately, not a single person of the 100-member-strong unit was hurt.”

Kumar, who usually shoots through the day in Wai and flies back to Mumbai on his chartered chopper in the evenings, had left for the day around 3.30 pm. “None of the primary actors were required for the shoot. Akshay filmed his portions by late afternoon and then the director proceeded to can the war sequence with the additional artistes,” adds the source.

With the set now destroyed in the fire, the team has the challenge of recreating the Gulistan Fort — one of the key sites of the battle. “Since a 10-day shoot is yet to be covered, a new set will need to be recreated. Though it’s too early to say, the makers are now considering building the set in Film City in Mumbai.”

Confirming the news, the police officials of Satara said, “The fire department of Bhuinj and those of surrounding areas were alerted [about the incident]. By evening, the fire was brought under control.”

DNA (April 20, 2018)

Sometimes even the fittest heroes need to take it easy. Like Akshay Kumar is currently doing. While filming heavy-duty action sequences for his period drama Kesari’s climax, the Khiladi Kumar hurt his back. As a result, the actor was forced to rest it out at his hotel in Wai, where the film based on the historic Battle Of Saragarhi is being shot.

The filmmakers insisted that Akshay take a breather, instead of flying back to Mumbai even though there’s a chopper on standby. Reportedly, an early pack-up was called the following day, too. On Thursday, we hear, the actor resumed his shoot, starting with easier scenes. Even though Akshay was raring to go, he was advised to go a little slow to avoid aggravating the back trouble.

Meena Iyer (DNA; April 12, 2018)

Yesterday, when Akshay Kumar headed to Wai, he had two things on his itinerary. The first was the shooting of Karan Johar’s patriotic film, Kesari, a major portion of which is being shot in and around the town.

But once he had taken off his turban, the Pad Man actor got started on the second thing that was on his mind. Accompanied by some members of his team, he headed to Pimpode Budruk, which is located in Koregaon Tehsil in Satara, Maharashtra, and helped the locals with water harvesting.

One hears that ever since Kesari rolled in January this year, during his frequent trips Akshay has been keenly studying the topography and climatic conditions of the place. He had also been interacting with the locals. In one of his conversations, Akki heard about Pimpode Budruk, which had been facing a water crisis.

A source said, “Besides donating Rs 25 lakh to the villagers to get them to begin work on water harvesting, Akshay travelled there yesterday to work with them. He helped them dig huge recharge pits to store water that could later be harvested.”

Apparently, this hamlet, which has a population of around 10,000 people, has been facing a severe drought situation, though some of the other villages located in the same vicinity have been more fortunate with the water supply situation.

An insider, who accompanied Akki on the mission, said the locals were happy with the actor’s participation. When he told them, “I don’t want you to have water in your eyes, it’s your taps that must have water,” the crowd cheered. Incidentally, Akshay recently received the social influencer award from a media house. The award was given to him by Chief Minister of Maharashtra, Devendra Fadnavis.

Mohar Basu (MID-DAY; January 31, 2018)

With his recent outings edging towards social issues, fans of Akshay Kumar have missed watching him pack in a punch on screen. Fortunately, they will be treated to his bravado yet again in Kesari, which will see the actor slip into the role of Havildar Ishar Singh, the leader of the 1897 Battle of Saragarhi. The Khiladi has often put his martial arts skill on display for cinephiles, but he will now be seen pulling off fight sequences involving traditional artillery, sword fighting and Gatka.

The unit of the Kumar and Karan Johar co-production has already set base in the picturesque Wai, Satara, where the large forts of Saragarhi and Gulistan can be recreated. A source reveals that the schedule is crucial, given that filming the action sequences before summer arrives is essential. Talking about the Lawrence Woodward-choreographed stunts, the source adds, "The war sequences are currently being designed. Most of them will feature Akshay, so the action is being created while keeping his physicality in mind. The fight sequences primarily involve the use of traditional artillery. Although the hand-to-hand combat scenes are few, the team is contemplating roping in pehelwans from the akharas of Punjab to lend authenticity. Their presence on set will also ensure that Akshay's demeanour is aligned with his character."

Professional Gatka trainers, says the source, are also being appointed to train Kumar in the form. "Since it is the oldest form of self-defence that Sikhs resorted to, it is fitting that the makers showcase it in the film. Akshay has allotted 15 days for training. It involves the use of wooden sticks. It will be mixed with sword fighting," says the source, adding that a unique pressure point striking technique is also being included in the film. "The team is also sourcing Indian weaponry like gandasas and bhujs for the elaborate scenes."

While the actor can pull off stunts with panache, the source suggests that replicating ease in traditional action methods is difficult. "Further, the scenes also involve the use of heavy costumes, which can make them difficult to pull off. Wai offers the space that a shoot of this nature requires. The set is currently being created."

Kumar will join the unit after wrapping up promotional work for his upcoming film, Pad Man, in mid-February. He will be stationed in the mountainous region for two months to wrap up shooting in a start-to-finish schedule.

The actor kicked off work on his upcoming period film on Friday, based on the Battle of Saragarhi
Avinash Lohana and Natasha Coutinho (MUMBAI MIRROR; January 6, 2018)

Fresh off his annual family vacation in Cape Town, Akshay Kumar kicked off the shoot of Anurag Singh’s Kesari, which is inspired by the Battle of Saragarhi of 1897, on Friday, in a studio of a Mumbai suburb. The 50-year-old actor plays Havildar Ishar Singh in the period-drama.

To mark the occasion, Akshay shared his look from the film, saying, “Feeling nothing but immense pride and gratitude while sharing this; Beginning 2018 with Kesari, my most ambitious film and a lot of passion.” The actor showed up on the set at 7.30 am and began with a pooja.

“Sheetal Sharma, who has worked with Akshay in Airlift, has designed his look. Shooting kicked off only after the look test was approved a day earlier. On Sunday, Akshay will shoot an action sequence on the same set but major portions of the battle have been reserved for Wai, a town in the Satara district where huge sets of the Saragarhi and Gulistan forts will be erected,” a source told Mirror.

An Afghan village has been recreated to shoot sequences of soldiers mingling with the locals. According to the source, Akshay will shoot in the suburb for four days, after which he dives into the promotions of his home production, Pad Man. “Later, he will head to Wai schedule,” the source informed.

Mirror (Nov 30) had earlier reported that the makers have roped in Lawrence Woodward, the stunt coordinator behind Hollywood films Mad Max: Fury Road and Moulin Rouge, to design action for Kesari. He will be training Akshay in sword-fighting besides other sequences which also include hand-to-hand combat.

Incidentally, while speaking to Mirror recently (January 2), Akshay had revealed that swordfighting and paragliding are on the cards for him in the New Year. “One is for pain and the other for pleasure, both to be enjoyed equally as my passion for them is off the charts,” he had said.

Ranveer Singh recently suffered another health scare while shooting for his most demanding film till date in Wai
Sanyukta Iyer (MUMBAI MIRROR; October 28, 2015)

Last week, Ranveer Singh, who has been braving blistering heat while shooting for Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Bajirao Mastani in Wai, collapsed on the sets.

The 29-year-old-actor, who was running a high fever at the time, had brushed aside concerns about his health to complete a crucial scene. By the end of the day, he was so severely dehydrated, he fainted between shots and a doctor had to be rushed to the sets to treat him.

Now, instead of taking it slow, the boisterous actor is back on his feet, and reveals that he has a new trick up his sleeve. "I've learnt the art of conservation from AK," Ranveer tells Mirror, throwing light on his famous camaraderie with Anil Kapoor, his onscreen father in Zoya Akhtar's summer release Dil Dhadakne Do.

"It means saving most of your energy for the camera," he explains. "It's all about maintaining an optimum performance level while filming. I've begun practicing resting up between shots by lying on my back with my eyes shut. I put on my headphones, listen to music that matches my mood, and stay in 'Shavasana', a state of physical limbo," the actor reveals.

"Bajirao Mastani is an extremely demanding film. This technique helps me economise my energy bank and channel it when the camera rolls," Ranveer, who will be filming for the film till November 8, points out.

The actor reveals that the entire cast and crew call him 'Rao' on the sets and that he doesn't interact with anyone, unless absolutely necessary, and concentrates only on relaxing his mind and body between shots.

Turns out, this has led to some good-natured leg-pulling on the sets, but the unit reveals that This is not the first time the Bajirao leading man is pushing himself for the film. He had undergone a surgery on April 4 to fix his shoulder, which he'd injured after falling off a horse while filming the period love saga in Jaipur.

He had been advised three weeks complete rest, followed by physiotherapy, after which he could get back to work depending on how well his shoulder healed.

However, all instructions about staying away from strenuous action had fallen on deaf ears.

Ranveer had earlier told Mirror (September 1), "I have been treated like an athlete. The physiotherapy programme I've been assigned is the same as one of a professional sportsman. Now, I'm fighting fit. I'll say that my recovery has been five times faster than that of a normal person."

A source from the unit told Mirror, "This is a once-in-a-lifetime role for Ranveer and he has committed his mind, body and soul to Peshwa Bajirao. His performance is shockingly different from what he has done before, in every scene."

Earlier this month, Ranveer had also credited Jaret Grossman, a steroid-free bodybuilder, certified personal trainer, motivational speaker and fat loss expert, who is an online fitness celebrity, as his motivator.