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Time of India
27-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
R Madhavan shares de-ageing tips: 'RHTDM' star reveals why he still looks 30 in his 50s; NO fancy tricks involved
R Madhavan is all set for the release of his upcoming film Aap Jaisa Koi with Fatima Sana Shaikh. The trailer has caught attention for its fresh and unusual story. At the trailer launch, Madhavan spoke about rumours surrounding his youthful look and his journey to fitness. Madhavan on his young appearance People have been wondering if Madhavan used de-ageing technology to look younger in the film. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Thao Dien: Unsold Furniture Liquidation 2024 (Prices May Surprise You) Unsold Furniture | Search Ads Learn More But as per a TOI report he cleared the air by saying, 'They've all been accusing me of de-ageing, but I don't think I have the budget for that. It hasn't happened.' How he lost weight Madhavan shared how he struggled to lose weight during the shoot of Saala Khadoos in 2016. 'I met many dieticians who gave me different food charts, but none of it felt right,' he said. Live Events Finally, an old-school fitness expert gave him simple advice, eat only when hungry. Madhavan stopped following fixed meal times and this helped him lose weight naturally. About Aap Jaisa Koi The film will be released on OTT on 11 July. In the movie, Madhavan plays a Sanskrit teacher in his 40s, who meets Fatima's character for an arranged marriage. She is in her 30s. The film highlights the value of love over age or social rules, and how the main couple deals with his old-fashioned family. Inputs from TOI
Time of India
25-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
R Madhavan says he has no budget to use de-ageing tools to look young in his films: ‘I consulted numerous dieticians to lose weight'
R Madhavan is gearing up for the release of his film 'Aap Jaisa Koi' with Fatima Sana Shaikh, and the recently released trailer has garnered attention for the unique subject it tackles. The actor addressed the ongoing discussions about his youthful appearance on screen and dismissed rumours suggesting he used de-ageing technology in the film. Madhavan about looking young on screen Speaking at the trailer launch of Aap Jaisa Koi, Madhavan said, 'They've all been accusing me of de-ageing, but I don't think I have the budget for that. It hasn't happened.' 01:08 Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan to play these iconic roles in Aamir Khan's 'Laal Singh Chaddha'- REPORT Madhavan about losing weight The actor took a moment to reflect on his past experience while preparing for Saala Khadoos in 2016. 'When I went to train for Saala Khadoos, I consulted numerous dieticians and several people who advised me on how to lose weight and get fit—what diet to follow, what time to eat, and so on... but I couldn't find anyone I truly resonated with.' Madhavan shared that he found clarity after meeting an old-school fitness expert who offered him straightforward advice: if he wanted to lose weight, he simply needed to eat less. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like They Were So Beautiful Before; Now Look At Them; Number 10 Will Shock You Reportingly Undo He began eating only when he was genuinely hungry and stopped following fixed meal times. This method has worked well for the actor. About Madhavan and Fatima Sana Shaikh starrer Aap Jaisa Koi Aap Jaisa Koi is set for its OTT debut on July 11. The recently released trailer features Madhavan as a Sanskrit teacher in his 40s, who meets Fatima's character—who is in her 30s—for an arranged marriage. The film promotes the idea of quality in love, while narrating the chaos caused by Madhavan's regressive family set-up.
India Today
25-06-2025
- Entertainment
- India Today
R Madhavan jokes about looking young on screen: Don't have the budget for de-aging
Actor R Madhavan shared his secret of looking youthful in a media interaction on Wednesday. He admitted that while people have been accusing him of using de-aging procedures, he doesn't have the budget for it. The 'Aap Jaisa Koi' actor said the secret is just minor changes in his was speaking to the media during the trailer launch of his upcoming film 'Aap Jaisa Koi.' "They all have been accusing me of de-aging but I don't think I have the budget for that. It has not happened," he also shared his experience of going to several dietitians during the filming of his film 'Saala Khadoos,' which was released in 2016. "When I went to train for 'Saala Khadoos', I went to all these dieticians and a lot of people who told me how to lose weight, how to get this diet, have that, eat at this time... I couldn't find anyone who I resonated with."Madhavan then recalled meeting a guy who advised him about changes in his diet and said, "Then I met an old timer, jaise hote hai na Akhara me (like the ones we see in an Akhara)...I told him I really want to look like a boxer. Tell me what kind of diet I should take. He said input is equal to output. Khaana band karo patle ho jaoge. (Stop eating. You'll get slim)."advertisement"From that day onwards, I only eat when I am hungry. I don't eat on time. So, that has worked for me," he concluded. 'Aap Jaisa Koi' is scheduled for a release on Netflix on July 11. In the film, R Madhavan is paired opposite Fatima Sana Shaikh.- EndsMust Watch
Time of India
25-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
R Madhavan's weight loss and fitness secret is just one simple rule; literally anyone can follow it
'De-Aging' Without a Budget Playing A Conflicted Man Behind the Clean-Shaven Look R Madhavan has always charmed audiences with his versatile acting and timeless appearance, but at the trailer launch of his upcoming film Aap Jaisa Koi, he spoke with striking honesty about his physical transformation, personal learnings, and evolving perspective on relationships. The film, which also stars Fatima Sana Shaikh, is set to premiere on Netflix on July 11, asked about how he manages to look younger with time, Madhavan brushed aside any talk of high-end treatments or cosmetic interventions. Joking that he doesn't have the budget for de-aging, he revealed that his appearance is largely a result of a simple change in training for his 2016 boxing film Saala Khadoos, Madhavan consulted various dieticians who advised him on complex diets and schedules. But none of their suggestions truly connected with him. It wasn't until he met an elderly man at an akhada (traditional wrestling training ground) that his outlook man gave him a straightforward piece of advice: eat only when hungry. That thought stuck with Madhavan. Since then, he has adopted the habit of mindful eating , ditching structured meal times and focusing on internal cues. The shift, he said, helped him lose weight and maintain his fitness without overcomplicating Aap Jaisa Koi, Madhavan plays Shrirenu Tripathi, a reserved, middle-aged man leading a structured life. His character's emotional journey begins when he meets Madhu Bose, portrayed by Fatima Sana Shaikh — a confident and independent woman. Their interactions begin to shift his perspective on love, identity, and shared that this theme of 'equal love' reflects not only in the film but also mirrors the confusion and caution people of his generation often face in real life. He admitted that he once referred to a woman as a 'PYT' (Pretty Young Thing), a term he believed to be a compliment from his school days. But later, he realized it might have come across as objectifying. It left him wondering how to apologize — and to whom — for something he never intended to offend explained that many people his age are still navigating what equality in modern relationships truly means. There's a constant fear of unintentionally offending someone, even when the intent is respectful. His character in the film deals with similar internal new look for the film — clean-shaven and younger — sparked a lot of positive comments online. Interestingly, he initially resisted this appearance. He recalled urging director Vivek Soni to let him keep some facial hair, worried he might not look good without it. But Soni insisted. Looking back at the response from viewers, Madhavan admitted he was thankful for the director's decision.
India Today
05-05-2025
- Entertainment
- India Today
Vettaiyan actor Ritika Singh shares weight-loss journey: Bad habits under control
Actor and ex-mixed martial artist Ritika Singh of 'Irudhi Suttru' fame recently shared an Instagram post showcasing her journey of shedding excess weight and getting back into shape despite her knee injury. Ritika rose to fame from her performance as a boxer in the Sudha Kongara film, which was also made in Hindi as 'Saala Khadoos'.Ritika uploaded a video on Instagram in which she revealed that she weighed 72 kgs before starting her latest workout regime. She candidly spoke about how her muscle definition was out of shape due to the increase in her weight. She then shared the kind of workout she underwent, and also the gradual change in her energy and her caption she wrote, 'The last three months have been absolutely transcendental for me. It wasn't just the fact that I had hit an all-time high on the weighing scale, but the fact that my knee injuries got worse. The pain was terrible. I couldn't move, kick or dance effortlessly,' sharing that she started her workouts sometime in February. She added, 'That's when I looked at myself in the mirror and said enough, it's time to lock in and look the best you've ever looked. And here we are :').' Ritika opened up about how her relationship with food might've been a reason for her weight gain. She said, 'This is a very long topic and there is a lot to unpack here, especially when it comes to my relationship with food and how I finally got my bad habits under control (sic).'advertisementRitika also mentioned that while she had to make some big lifestyle changes, the 'ultimate game changer' for her was paying attention to small things. 'The things that seem too insignificant to matter but those are the ones that have had THE BIGGEST IMPACT (sic)!' On a concluding note, Ritika said that she would love to talk about it as she believes it would help others with their journey to fitness as well. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Ritika Singh (@ritika_offl)On the work front, Ritika Singh was last seen in Rajinikanth's 2024 hit film 'Vettaiyan'. Her next film is yet to be announced.
