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Hindustan Times
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- Hindustan Times
Ronit Roy shares how he lost 8 kgs in 2 months at 59 to play Prithviraj Chauhan's father: Martial arts to intense cardio
Actor Ronit Roy recently revealed his impressive physical transformation, shedding a remarkable 8 kilos for his upcoming show Chakravarti Samrat Prithviraj Chauhan. At 59, the actor has undergone a disciplined fitness journey to step into the role of King Someshwar, the father of Prithviraj Chauhan. Here's a look at how he achieved this inspiring weight loss. (Also read: Weight loss coach who dropped 20 kgs shares 5 morning routine for faster fat loss ) Speaking about the transformation, Ronit said, 'To do justice to a character of such stature and legacy, I knew I had to go beyond just understanding his emotional journey, I had to physically transform myself to embody the strength, discipline, and royal bearing that a king demands.' A post shared by BTS With Sony TV (@btswithsonytv) Opening up about his intense routine, he added, 'Over the span of two months, I lost 8 kgs through a rigorous and highly disciplined fitness regimen. My days would begin with strength training sessions in the morning, followed by intense cardio workouts in the evening. Alongside that, I trained extensively in martial arts and stick fighting to capture the warrior aspect of King Someshwar. ' But these weren't just physical drills, according to Roy, they were instrumental in helping him tap into the mindset of a seasoned ruler and fierce protector of the land. Roy admitted that while the process was extremely demanding, it was equally rewarding. He shared, "It's been an exhausting but incredibly fulfilling process. The goal was not to just look at the part but to feel it in every scene. I hope the audience feels the same power and pride that I did while bringing this magnificent character to life." Ronit Roy, born on October 11, 1965, in Nagpur, Maharashtra, is a renowned Indian actor and assistant director. He is best known for his performances in films like Udaan (2010), 2 States (2014), and Kaabil (2017). He is married to Neelam Singh, and the couple has two children.
News18
07-05-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Hrithik Roshan's Sister Sunaina To NOT Co-Produce Krrish: 'Don't Want To...'
Last Updated: Sunaina Roshan says that she always told her colleagues on the sets of Kites, Krrish and Kaabil to treat her like a peer and not as Rakesh Roshan's daughter. In March, Rakesh Roshan announced that after directing Krrish and Krrish 3, he's passing the mantle on to son Hrithik Roshan, who'll now be stepping into the director's shoes for the franchise's next instalment. Krrish 4 is currently in pre-production stage and set to start filming in early 2026. It will reportedly also star Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Rekha, Preity G Zinta, Nora Fatehi and Naseeruddin Shah along with Hrithik. As fans look forward to it, Hrithik's sister Sunaina Roshan also says that she's eagerly waiting to see how he shines in his new role. 'I'm not a part of the film but I'm very excited about Krrish 4 because it's going to be my brother's directorial debut," she tells News18 Showsha exclusively. Recalling her reaction when Hrithik broke the news to the family, she says, 'He told me and my mom about it just one day before the announcement came out in the press. I remember crying and crying." Their father too couldn't hold back his tears. 'I cried, thinking that he's now taking my father's legacy of direction ahead. My dad was also in tears. It was so overwhelming for me that my kid brother is now turning a director. I know that he'll do a fabulous job at it," Sunaina shares. But Sunaina, who had earlier co-produced a bunch of films under her father's banner, won't be doing the same for Krrish 4. Talking about it, she remarks, 'I don't want to get back to producing films. When I was working with dad, I did so because I had nothing to do at home and I wanted to get busy. Now that I know what I've to do, I'm not going back to that office. I don't even visit the sets of the films my brother is working on. But I used to be on the sets of Kites all time because that was my first film as a co-producer. I find visiting a film set very boring (laughs)." But the one thing Sunaina was very clear about even on the sets of Krazzy 4 was to not be treated differently. 'I was a co-producer and an assistant director to my dad on Krrish. I loved that experience. I had a lot of fun on the sets because I'm a very people's person. When I worked with dad, I always used to tell my colleagues to treat me as a peer and not as Rakesh Roshan's daughter and that I'm there to work much like all of them. And I've maintained that throughout my working career with dad. I eventually stopped co-producing because dad stopped making movies. My last film was Kaabil," she states. And was direction ever on the cards for her? 'Though I had been an assistant director, I couldn't ever think about turning a director myself. I could never! I believe that everyone has their own shortcomings and it's important to recognise them. I, for sure, knew that I couldn't be a director," she says with a laugh. First Published:
Express Tribune
17-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Pakistani cinemas shutting down at an alarming rate
Kaabil was the first Indian film to release in Pakistan after a months-long ban in 2017. photo: file An estimated 40 per cent of screens across Pakistani cinemas have shut down since 2018. According to a document provided by exhibitor Nadeem Mandviwalla, 58 screens across 36 cinemas have been closed, with nine more screens temporarily shut down lately. The cinemas that have halted operations include Lahore's Cinestar – ATC, PAF Cinema, Imperial Cinemas, Shabistan Cinema, Prince Cinema, Plaza Cinema, Super Cinema – Royal Palms, Super Cinema – Vogue Tower, Bahria Cinegold Orchard, Sozo World, Cinepax Lake City, Gulistan Cinema and Luxus Grand. In Karachi, Atrium Cinemas, Capri Cinema, Bambino Cinema and Mega Multiplex have been unfunctional whereas Cinemoosh, Bambino and Cinepax have ceased operations in Hyderabad. Meanwhile, Ciros and Odeon in Rawalpindi, Noor Mahal, Cine-One and Sabina Cinema in Faisalabad, Cinestar and Rex Multiplex in Multan, Cine Mehfil Cinema and Parwana Cinema in Sialkot, PAF Cinema and Khayyam Cinema in Sargodha, Marian Cinema in Sahiwal, Naz Cinema in Peshawar, Arts Council in Murree, Gulistan Cinema in Sheikhupura, and Zinco Palace in Gujranwala have all gone under. Among the total 36 cinemas, Lahore seems to be affected the most with 13 cinemas ceasing operations in the last seven years. Karachi is second on the list with four and Hyderabad third with three cinemas. Moreover, among the 124 active screens across 48 cinemas, nine screens have been temporarily shut down. Among them are four screens in Cinepax, Packages Mall, one in Cinepax Amanah Mall, and 1 in Chalo Cinema in Lahore, one in JFC Islamabad, one in Taj Mahal Faisalabad, and one in Cinepax Jinnah Park Rawalpindi. According to the report, that brings the total active screens across the country down to 115. Many factors play into Pakistani cinemas' decline at an alarming rate including lack of enough films to sustain the theatres year-round, the shift in audience's viewing habits since the pandemic and the ban on Indian films. Pakistan first banned Indian films in 2016 in response to the Indian Motion Picture Producers' Association (IMPPA) banning Pakistani actors, singers and technicians from working in Indian films. The tensions between the two countries continued for months. But the ban was eventually lifted with the release of Hrithik Roshan's Kaabil in February 2017. However, on February 26, 2019, Indian Air Force (IAF) fighter jets violated Pakistan's airspace, causing Pakistan Air Force (PAF) to launch Operation Swift Retort in broad daylight on February 27, 2019 and capture pilot Abhinandan Varthaman. It immediately resulted in another ban on Indian films by Pakistan, which is still in effect.
