Ajith's transformation for 'Vivegam' inspiring, age-defying, say colleagues
Chennai
Feb 10, 2017
Actor Ajith Kumar's physical makeover for his next Tamil outing
'Vivegam' has stunned everybody, including those who have often criticised
him for not being fit. His colleagues describe his transformation as 'inspiring'
and 'age-defying'.
When the film's first poster featuring 45-year-old Ajith with
his six-pack abs was released last week, it sent his fans into a tizzy.
While a lot of people expressed awe over Ajith's transformation,
actor Kabir Singh Duhan said he has only admiration and respect. Kabir had worked
with the 45-year-old star in 2015 Tamil blockbuster 'Vedalam'.
'At his age, it's very difficult to get into shape. When
we were shooting for 'Vedalam', I remember Ajith sir telling me that he was
very keen on becoming fit. He even asked me if he should quit smoking and what
kind of lifestyle he should adopt. I even gave him my diet plan,' model-turned-actor
Kabir told IANS.
'I was not surprised, but very happy when I saw the poster.
My admiration for him grew by leaps and bounds,' he said.
With a long medical history of injuries and surgeries, what
Ajith has achieved is commendable and inspiring, says Pia Bajpai, who worked
with him in 2008 Tamil actioner 'Aegan'.
Over the years, Ajith has undergone several surgeries including
the latest one in his knee and shoulder in 2015.
'It's very tough to be healthy -- forget staying fit --
when you have a long medical history. It takes so much hard work just to lose
2-3 kg. Imagine his sheer dedication to transform his whole body. It's definitely
not everybody's cup of tea,' Pia said.
As a fitness fanatic, she believes what's more important than
building body, is the process of maintaining it. 'The effort to maintain
what one has achieved through the course of the shoot is the real challenge.
It's a long journey and every single day is a fight,' explained Pia.
Actor Ashwin Kakumanu says Ajith's chiseled look didn't surprise
him.
'He's someone who, when he puts his mind to something,
goes all out to achieve it. When we were shooting for 'Mankatha', he had started
to lose weight and look younger for 'Billa 2' since it was a prequel to 'Billa'.
'He was very committed and started eating only boiled
vegetables,' he said, and added that equal credit should also go to director
Siva, with whom Ajith had worked in 'Vedalam'.
'Vivegam' is being directed by Siva, and it's the
third time in a row he has teamed up with Ajith after 'Veeram' and
'Vedalam'.
'Siva sir wanted Ajith sir to have this look for a while.
At one point, I remember Ajith sir even telling me that he was waiting for the
right project and right time to get into shape. Everything must have fallen
in place with 'Vivegam',' he added.
Ashwin also said Ajith doesn't need to prove a point to anyone
with what he has achieved. 'He just wanted to show himself that he could
do it. I don't think he did it for anyone else,' he said.
'Mankatha' director Venkat Prabhu describes the transformation
as 'inspiring'. 'What I saw was mind blowing. With his medical
history, what he has achieved is very inspiring. It's because of the surgeries
over the years that he gained weight. Otherwise, he has been fit mostly,'
Prabhu said.
In 'Vivegam', Ajith plays a secret agent and his
role has a lot of scope for action. He is paired with Kajal Aggarwal in the
film.
Chennai
Feb 10, 2017
Actor Ajith Kumar's physical makeover for his next Tamil outing
'Vivegam' has stunned everybody, including those who have often criticised
him for not being fit. His colleagues describe his transformation as 'inspiring'
and 'age-defying'.
When the film's first poster featuring 45-year-old Ajith with
his six-pack abs was released last week, it sent his fans into a tizzy.
While a lot of people expressed awe over Ajith's transformation,
actor Kabir Singh Duhan said he has only admiration and respect. Kabir had worked
with the 45-year-old star in 2015 Tamil blockbuster 'Vedalam'.
'At his age, it's very difficult to get into shape. When
we were shooting for 'Vedalam', I remember Ajith sir telling me that he was
very keen on becoming fit. He even asked me if he should quit smoking and what
kind of lifestyle he should adopt. I even gave him my diet plan,' model-turned-actor
Kabir told IANS.
'I was not surprised, but very happy when I saw the poster.
My admiration for him grew by leaps and bounds,' he said.
With a long medical history of injuries and surgeries, what
Ajith has achieved is commendable and inspiring, says Pia Bajpai, who worked
with him in 2008 Tamil actioner 'Aegan'.
Over the years, Ajith has undergone several surgeries including
the latest one in his knee and shoulder in 2015.
'It's very tough to be healthy -- forget staying fit --
when you have a long medical history. It takes so much hard work just to lose
2-3 kg. Imagine his sheer dedication to transform his whole body. It's definitely
not everybody's cup of tea,' Pia said.
As a fitness fanatic, she believes what's more important than
building body, is the process of maintaining it. 'The effort to maintain
what one has achieved through the course of the shoot is the real challenge.
It's a long journey and every single day is a fight,' explained Pia.
Actor Ashwin Kakumanu says Ajith's chiseled look didn't surprise
him.
'He's someone who, when he puts his mind to something,
goes all out to achieve it. When we were shooting for 'Mankatha', he had started
to lose weight and look younger for 'Billa 2' since it was a prequel to 'Billa'.
'He was very committed and started eating only boiled
vegetables,' he said, and added that equal credit should also go to director
Siva, with whom Ajith had worked in 'Vedalam'.
'Vivegam' is being directed by Siva, and it's the
third time in a row he has teamed up with Ajith after 'Veeram' and
'Vedalam'.
'Siva sir wanted Ajith sir to have this look for a while.
At one point, I remember Ajith sir even telling me that he was waiting for the
right project and right time to get into shape. Everything must have fallen
in place with 'Vivegam',' he added.
Ashwin also said Ajith doesn't need to prove a point to anyone
with what he has achieved. 'He just wanted to show himself that he could
do it. I don't think he did it for anyone else,' he said.
'Mankatha' director Venkat Prabhu describes the transformation
as 'inspiring'. 'What I saw was mind blowing. With his medical
history, what he has achieved is very inspiring. It's because of the surgeries
over the years that he gained weight. Otherwise, he has been fit mostly,'
Prabhu said.
In 'Vivegam', Ajith plays a secret agent and his
role has a lot of scope for action. He is paired with Kajal Aggarwal in the
film.
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