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Indian Express
18 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Kapil Sharma's trainer reveals his body had become stiff and inflamed: ‘He would eat at odd times, had no discipline'
Kapil Sharma's dramatic weight loss and transformation have been the talk of the town lately. In a candid conversation with YouTuber Nitin Bajaj, renowned celebrity fitness coach Yogesh Bhateja, who has worked with stars like Sonu Sood, Kangana Ranaut, and Kapil Sharma himself, opened up about how he helped the comedian get back in shape. Yogesh, who was first introduced to Kapil through actor Sonu Sood during the promotions of Happy New Year, recalled his first meeting with the comedian. The fitness coach said, 'His manager called me, so I went to meet Kapil. He said, 'Let's start from tomorrow. Whatever equipment you need, we'll have it here, I can't go out.' He had a small bungalow, and I had to train him there. I asked for some rods and basic gear, but initially, it was just a mat and a band. He already had a treadmill, so we started there.' He added, 'The story of Day 1 is actually pretty funny. I asked him to do stretches, and because he hadn't moved his body in a long time, even simple movements like arm rotations, body twists, and toe touches caused him discomfort. His expressions were so exaggerated and comic, just like his on-screen performances, that I couldn't help but laugh. I told him why I was laughing, and he said, 'No problem, let's wrap it up here for today.' I thought maybe he was trying to skip out, but that wasn't the case. From the very next day, he was back on schedule, and we began with basic movements. That's when I realized how stiff his body had become, there was no food discipline, and a lot of inflammation in his body.' Yogesh Bhateja also touched upon the challenges of training someone from the entertainment industry, particularly someone as busy as Kapil Sharma. 'See, there's a difference between the film and TV industries. If you're shooting an episode, you're working until it's done, it's not like a standard 8-hour job. It can go on for 10, 12, even 14 hours. And since Kapil was the main guy, the responsibility on him was even greater. He was sleep-deprived, his diet had no set pattern, he would eat at odd times. There was no discipline. It took me a long time, along with his manager and team, to bring some alignment into his lifestyle. But by God's grace, when his film came out, everyone saw the difference on screen,' he said. Also Read | Kapil Sharma announces Kap's Cafe in Canada will reopen after firing incident: 'Ready to welcome you back' When it came to Kapil's diet, Yogesh made careful adjustments to suit his preferences and goals. 'He used to eat non-veg, so I focused more on including fish in his meals, it's the best form of protein and helps keep calories in check. I made sure he had enough vegetables too. I even coordinated with his chef to ensure the diet was followed consistently.'
India.com
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- India.com
The film, which earned over Rs 400 crores on budget of Rs 150 crores, entire cast fell asleep just 5 minutes after its premiere in theatre, has IMDb rating of 5.0, movie is…
11 years ago, a film was released in theatres, which featured stars like Shah Rukh Khan, Deepika Padukone, Boman Irani, Sonu Sood and Abhishek Bachchan. The film earned more than 400 crores at the box office on a budget of 150 crores. But recently, in a vlog, the director said that his entire star cast fell asleep while watching the film in the theater at the premiere. Here we are talking about the 2014 action film 'Happy New Year' helmed by Farah Khan, which managed to cross the 100 crore mark in just 3 days during its release. What Did Farah Khan Tell? In Farah Khan's latest vlog, she is seen visiting Sonu Sood's Mumbai house. She not only showed the fans the actor's entire house but also shared an anecdote related to Happy New Year. Farah Khan recalled that they were shooting in Dubai for 150 days. Sonu is a vegetarian, due to which he eats only salad. Further, she narrated an anecdote related to the promotion of the film and said, 'We have done so much PR that no other film of Happy New Year would have done. We toured for the film for 40 days and three weeks.' What Happened At The Premiere Of Happy New Year? Farah recalled and said, 'We also started a TV show. Happy New Year Dance Competition. After leaving that show, I was also doing dubbing and mixing and after that, we went to Dubai for the premiere. The premiere started, the entire star cast was sitting in the front row. The movie started and after 5 minutes, we all fell asleep.' It is worth noting that Happy New Year was produced by Gauri Khan under the Red Chillies Entertainment banner. Vivaan Shah and Jackie Shroff also appeared in important roles in the film. The film proved to be a commercial success and was included in the list of highest-grossing films of 2014, which has rating of 5.0 on IMDb. More About Happy New Year Happy New Year premiered during Diwali 2014 in both Dubai and India, featuring dubbed versions in Tamil and Telugu. The film was showcased on approximately 4,200 screens for the Hindi version and 800 screens for the Tamil and Telugu versions, later making its debut on Christmas 2015 in France and the United Kingdom, with dubbed versions available in French, English, and Arabic. This marked the largest film release in India.[7] While it garnered mixed reviews from critics, who praised its performances, soundtrack, humor, cinematography, production design, and visual effects, it faced criticism for its writing, length, and pacing.
News18
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- News18
When Shah Rukh Khan And Team Happy New Year Slept ‘Like A King' On Premiere Night
As Sonu Sood whipped up some avocado toast, Farah Khan recounted an incident from Happy New Year's premiere to his wife, Sonali. It has been 11 years since Happy New Year made its way into theatres and filmmaker Farah Khan still can't get over the madness they created on sets and even on the premiere night. In her latest vlog, which shows her joining Sonu Sood at his lavish Mumbai home, Farah took a nostalgic trip down memory lane to recall the star-studded premiere of the 2014 blockbuster. Instead of glam moments and fans' frenzy, what stood out to her was a truly unexpected moment at the premiere: the entire cast sleeping through the premiere! In the vlog, Farah shared a series of lighthearted anecdotes from the shoot. As Sonu whipped up some avocado toast, Farah recounted an incident to his wife, Sonali. He said, 'Hum logon ne itni PR ki hai Happy New Year ki kisi picture ne nahi ki hogi. For 40 days, and then a tour of 3 weeks for a movie. We even started a TV show, Happy New Year dance competition (We did so much PR for Happy New Year, no other film must have done that much. For 40 days straight, and then a 3-week tour just for the movie. We even launched a TV show — the Happy New Year dance competition)." She added, 'I left that show midway to do dubbing and mixing. After that, we went to Dubai for the premiere. The premiere started and the entire star cast was sitting in the front row. The film began, and within five minutes, we all fell asleep." As Farah Khan recalled how dedicated and tired the cast really was during the filming and promotions, she also revealed that Sonu Sood, a committed vegetarian, had it tough. 'For 150 days, he survived on just salad!" the director shared. About Happy New Year Starring Shah Rukh Khan, Deepika Padukone, Abhishek Bachchan, Sonu Sood, Boman Irani, and Vivaan Shah, the film is set against the backdrop of a world dance championship in Dubai. SRK led the film as Charlie, a man seeking revenge, whereas Deepika joined in as Mohini, the fiery bar dancer turned coach. Backed by Gauri Khan's Red Chillies Entertainment and directed by Farah, the film grossed a whopping Rs 397 crore globally, making it one of the highest-earning Bollywood releases of 2014. First Published: July 19, 2025, 11:53 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Time of India
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
When Karan Johar asked Abhishek Bachchan if he was torn between Jaya Bachchan and Aishwarya Rai, here's what he replied
and Bachchan's relationship has long been celebrated as one of Bollywood's sweetest love stories. Fans have always been curious about how their bond grew, how they handle family ties, and what keeps them going strong. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now One such fun moment from their early married life came when they appeared on 's popular show. Let's take a look at how and handled a tricky question about and managed to give everyone a good laugh. Karan's cheeky question to Abhishek In the past, not long after their wedding, Abhishek and Aishwarya appeared on Karan Johar's chat show ' .' It was during season three, and they were in the opening episode. That's when Karan decided to bring up the three most important women in the 'Guru' actor's life. Karan asked the 'Bunty Aur Babli' actor, "Do you feel, Abhishek, at any point, you've been torn between the three women in your life? Because, you know, you have the apple of Jaya Aunty's eyes and Shweta's life, and now you have another woman in your life. Have you ever felt that you need to juggle the act at all?' Before the 'Sarkar' actor could even open his mouth, Aishwarya jumped in with a sharp, funny comment. She said, 'The only time the wife will be called the other woman.' Her quick reply left everyone laughing. It also showed how well she handled a slightly awkward question with grace and wit. Abhishek gave all the credit to the women Once the laughter settled, the 'Happy New Year' actor answered the question in a very balanced way. He said, 'I think credit has to be given entirely to the girls. I have very little to do with it. What also works is that Maa and she (Aishwarya) are very close. They talk about everything. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now When a woman first comes to her husband's house, she feels a bit out of place, evidently and obviously. I think the only person who can truly fill that void is her mother-in-law. ' Building a family together Abhishek and Aishwarya's love story moved ahead with the birth of their daughter Aaradhya in 2011. They have often been seen together at events, always with Aaradhya by their side. Whether it is award functions or family holidays, they clearly enjoy spending time as a family. On the professional front Abhishek was last seen in 'Kaalidhar Laapata' and is now busy shooting for 'King.' His father, , had even shared on social media that Abhishek had started working on this new film. 'King' is already a much-talked-about project, as it stars along with his daughter Suhana Khan. Meanwhile, Aishwarya was recently seen in Mani Ratnam's 'Ponniyin Selvan: II,' which added another strong performance to her career.
Time of India
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Farah Khan says entire cast of 'Happy New Year' slept off 5 minutes into premiere; blames exhausting promotions - 'we were just burnt out'
Filmmaker Farah Khan recently took fans down memory lane in her latest vlog, recalling the 'Happy New Year' premiere night in Dubai with a humorous twist. The 2014 multi-starrer might have been a box office blockbuster, but its cast barely made it through the first five minutes of its grand premiere screening. Farah revealed in her vlog that after an intense promotional spree for the Shah Rukh Khan and Deepika Padukone-starrer, the team was so exhausted that they collectively dozed off at the theatre—despite being seated in the front row! 'Premiere shuru hua aur saari star cast aage ki line mein bethi thi… and in five minutes, we all slept,' she laughed. 40 Days of relentless PR and a 3-week tour took a toll Farah recounted that no film she's worked on had seen such aggressive promotions. 'Hum logon ne itni PR ki hai Happy New Year ki kisi picture ne nahi ki hogi,' she said, explaining how the team pushed through 40 days of non-stop promotions, followed by a three-week international tour. In a candid moment during her visit to actor Sonu Sood 's residence, she revealed that Sonu survived 150 days of shoot in Dubai on just salad, being a strict vegetarian. While enjoying avocado toast prepared by Sonu, Farah entertained his wife Sonali with behind-the-scenes stories—one of which turned into the now-viral "premiere sleep" confession. A Blockbuster That Still Brings Laughs 'Happy New Year', directed by Farah, was released in 2014 and went on to gross Rs 397 crore worldwide. Despite mixed reviews, the film's unique blend of dance, heist, and humor made it one of the biggest hits of the year. Meanwhile, SRK was last seen in the Rajkumar Hirani 's directorial comedy drama film 'Dunki' which turned out to be a superhit with decent reviews. 'Ab aayi na line par': Farah Khan recalls brutal reactions to 'Tees Maar Khan' failure
